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There are two basic types of diabetes: diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus.

Diabetes Insipidus is a rare metabolic disorder caused either by a deficiency of the pituitary hormone vasopressin or by the inability of the kidneys to respond properly to this hormone. Failure to produce adequate amounts of vasopressin is usually the result of damage to the pituitary gland. Diabetes insipidus is characterized by extreme thirst and by the production of enormous amounts of urine, regardless of how much liquid is consumed.

The pancreas is located behind the liver and is where the hormone insulin is produced. Insulin is used by the body to store and utilize glucose.

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease of carbohydrate metabolism characterized either by the body's inability to produce enough insulin or the production of ineffective insulin in the pancreas to process carbohydrates, fat and protein efficiently. All body cells need insulin to convert food into chemicals the body can use. Without insulin, the body cannot utilize glucose (blood sugar), its principle energy source. As a result, the level of glucose absorbed by the body tissues is low. Perhaps more than most diseases, diabetes mellitus is associated with diet. It increases over time the risk of kidney disease, atherosclerosis, blindness, and neuropathy (loss of nerve function). It also creates a predisposition to infections such as candidiasis (yeast) and can complicate pregnancy. Although genetics may make a person susceptible to diabetes, a diet high in refined, processed foods and low in fiber and complex carbohydrates is believed to be behind most cases of the disease. Those who are overweight face the greatest risk of developing diabetes.

Endocrine glands release hormones (chemical messengers) into the bloodstream to be transported to various organs and tissues throughout the body. For instance, the pancreas secretes insulin, which allows the body to regulate levels of sugar in the blood. The thyroid gets instructions from the pituitary to secrete hormones which determine the pace of chemical activity in the body (the more hormone in the bloodstream, the faster the chemical activity; the less hormone, the slower the activity).

Diabetes mellitus is generally divided into two categories: Type I (Type 1), called insulin-dependent or juvenile diabetes, and Type II (Type 2), or non-insulin-dependent diabetes and usually occurs in adulthood and is linked to a poor diet.

Gestational diabetes is a temporary type of diabetes that develops when a pregnant woman is not able to make enough of a hormone called insulin. Without enough insulin, her body is not able to properly use and store sugar from foods she eats. This causes extra sugar (glucose) to build up in her blood.

With treatment, most women who have gestational diabetes are able to control their blood sugar and give birth to healthy babies. If a woman's blood sugar level cannot be controlled, gestational diabetes can cause problems, such as a baby that grows too large or a baby who is born with low blood sugar.

Gestational diabetes generally goes away after the baby is born. However, women who have gestational diabetes are more likely than other women to develop type 2 diabetes, a permanent type of diabetes.

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FREQUENT SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Type I Diabetes:

• Irritability.


• Frequent urination.


• Abnormal thirst.


• Nausea or vomiting.


• Weakness.


• Fatigue.


• Weight loss despite unusual hunger.


• In children, frequent bed wetting - especially by a child who did not previously wet the bed.


• Episodes in which blood glucose levels are very high (hyperglycemia) and very low (hypoglycemia). Either of these can lead to a serious medical emergency.

Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas in response to increased glucose levels in the blood.

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that is necessary for cells to be able to use blood sugar.

Episodes of hypoglycemia, which strike suddenly, can be caused by a missed meal, too much exercise, or a reaction to too much insulin. The initial signs of hypoglycemia are hunger, dizziness, sweating, confusion, palpitations, and numbness or tingling of the lips. If not treated, the individual may go on to experience double vision, trembling, and disorientation; may act strangely; and may eventually lapse into a coma.

In contrast, a hyperglycemic episode can come on over a period of several hours or even days. The risk for hyperglycemia is greatest during illness, when insulin requirements rise; blood-sugar can creep up, ultimately resulting in coma, a reaction also known as diabetic ketoacidosis. One of the warning signs of developing hyperglycemia is the inability to keep down fluids. Possible long-term complications include stroke, blindness, heart disease, kidney failure, gangrene, and nerve damage.

Islets of Langerhans contain beta cells and are located within the pancreas. Beta cells produce insulin which is needed to metabolize glucose within the body.

Type II Diabetes:

• Blurred vision.


• Genital Itching.


• Candidiasis (yeast) infections of the skin, mouth or vagina.


• Unusual thirst.


• Drowsiness.


• Fatigue.


• Increased susceptibility to skin Infections.


• Slow wound healing.


• Tingling or numbness in the feet.


• Lingering flu-like symptoms.


• Loss of hair on the legs.


• Increased facial hair.


• Small yellow bumps (xanthomas) anywhere on the body.


• Blanoposthitis (inflammation of the penile glans and foreskin in males) is often the first sign of diabetes and is usually associated with frequent urination day and night.

Some individuals have impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), indicating an asymptomatic subclinical, or latent, form of diabetes. IGT describes those whose plasma glucose levels and responses to glucose are intermediate, somewhere between those of a diabetic and a healthy person.

An estimated 5.5 million people in America are being treated for diabetes. Studies indicate that there are 5 million adults with undetected Type II diabetes, and another 20 million have impaired glucose tolerance that may lead to full-blown diabetes. The National Institutes of Health report that undiagnosed diabetes has caused millions of people to lose their vision. In addition, complications of diabetes are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Urinalysis can often detect unsuspected diabetes.

Some of the symptoms of pregnancy can duplicate diabetic symptoms such as frequent urination. Other pregnancy symptoms include nausea, fatigue, heartburn and breast tenderness.

Gestational Diabetes:

Many women are surprised to learn they have gestational diabetes because they have no symptoms. If you do have symptoms from gestational diabetes, they may include:

• Increased thirst.


• Increased urination.


• Increased hunger.


• Blurred vision.

Pregnancy causes most women to have to urinate more often and to feel more hungry, so having these symptoms does not always mean that a woman has gestational diabetes. It is important for pregnant women to be tested for gestational diabetes, however, because high blood sugar can cause problems for both the mother and the baby.

Sometimes, a pregnant woman who has symptoms has been living with another type of diabetes without knowing it.

MoonDragon's Birth Guidelines: Glycosuria - Gestational Diabetes

SYMPTOMS OF LOW BLOOD SUGAR

Symptoms of mild low blood sugar - You may have these symptoms when your blood sugar has dropped below 65 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Young children with diabetes are unable to recognize symptoms of low blood sugar. Parents need to do a home blood sugar test whenever they suspect low blood sugar. When you have had diabetes for many years, you may not always develop symptoms of mild low blood sugar. Symptoms may include:

• Sweating (almost always present). Check for sweating on the back of your neck at your hairline.
• Nervousness, shakiness, and weakness.
• Extreme hunger and slight nausea.
• Dizziness and headache.
• Blurred vision.
• A fast heartbeat and feeling anxious.

These symptoms may go away shortly after you eat food that contains sugar.

Symptoms of moderate low blood sugar - If your blood sugar continues to drop (below 40 mg/dL), your behavior may change. Symptoms may include:

• Inability to concentrate.
• Confusion and irritability.
• Slurred speech.
• Unsteadiness when standing or walking.
• Muscle twitching.
• Personality changes, such as anger or crying.

Symptoms of severe low blood sugar, (usually below 20 mg/dL) include:

• Seizure.
• Loss of consciousness (coma).
• Stroke.
• Death.

Signs of low blood sugar at night - If your blood sugar drops while you are sleeping, your partner or other family members may notice that you are sweating and behaving differently. Signs of low blood sugar at night (nocturnal hypoglycemia) include:

• Restlessness.
• Making unusual noises.
• Attempting to get out of bed or accidentally rolling out of bed.
• Sleepwalking.
• Nightmares.
• Sweating.
• You may wake up with a headache in the morning if your blood sugar was low during the night.

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CAUSES

Type I Diabetes:

Type I diabetes is associated with the destruction of the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas, which manufactures insulin. Too little insulin is produced by the pancreas as a result. This type of diabetes occurs mostly in children and young adults. Recent evidence implicates a viral cause in some cases of this disorder. Autoimmune factors may also be involved.

In response to high levels of glucose in the blood, the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas secrete the hormone insulin. Type I diabetes occurs when these cells are destroyed by the body's own immune system.

Type II Diabetes:

This type of diabetes is often referred to as maturity-onset diabetes and is most likely to occur in people with a family history of diabetes. In this type of disorder, the pancreas does produce insulin, but the insulin is ineffective.

Gestational Diabetes:

During pregnancy, an organ called the placenta develops in the uterus. The placenta connects the mother and baby and makes sure the baby has enough food and water. It also makes several hormones. Some of these hormones make it hard for insulin to do its job - controlling blood sugar - so the mother's body has to make more insulin to work well. Gestational diabetes develops when the organ that makes insulin, the pancreas, cannot make enough insulin to keep blood sugar levels within a safe range.

Most women find out they have gestational diabetes after being tested between the 24th and 28th weeks of their pregnancy. Once you know you have gestational diabetes, you will need to make certain changes in the way you eat and how often you exercise to help keep your blood sugar level within a safe range. As you get farther along in your pregnancy, your body will continue to make more and more hormones. This can make it harder and harder to control your blood sugar. If it is not possible to control your blood sugar with food and exercise, you may also need to give yourself shots of insulin.

Just because you have diabetes does not mean that your baby will have diabetes. Most women with gestational diabetes give birth to healthy babies. If you are able to keep your blood sugar level within a safe range, your chances of having problems during pregnancy or birth are the same as if you did not have gestational diabetes.

In rare cases, a mother or her baby has problems because of high blood sugar. These problems include:
• High blood pressure.


• A baby that grows too large. If an unborn baby receives too much sugar, the sugar can turn into fat, causing the baby to grow larger than normal. A large baby can be injured during vaginal birth and may need to be delivered surgically (C-section).


• After the baby is born, extra insulin may cause the baby's blood sugar level to drop below the safe range. If the baby's blood sugar level drops too low, he or she may need to be given extra sugar. Babies can also develop other treatable problems after birth, including low blood calcium levels, high bilirubin levels, and too many red blood cells.


• Most of the time, gestational diabetes goes away after a baby is born. However, if you have had gestational diabetes, you have a greater chance of having it in a future pregnancy and of developing type 2 diabetes. More than half of women who develop gestational diabetes will develop type 2 diabetes later in life.

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RISK INCREASES WITH

Family history of diabetes mellitus (it occasionally skips one generation).

Poor dietary habits with high consumption of refined, processed foods and low consumption of fiber and complex carbohydrates.

Obesity.

Gestational Diabetes: You have an increased chance of developing gestational diabetes if:

• You are 25 or older when you become pregnant.


• You have had gestational diabetes before.


• You have given birth to a baby who weighed more than 9 lb (4 kg).


• You weighed more than 9 lb (4 kg) when you were born.


• You have a parent or sibling who has type 2 diabetes.


• You are obese (your body mass index [BMI] is 30 or higher).


• You are a member of a racial/ethnic group that has a high risk of developing diabetes, such as Latin Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Americans, African-Americans, or Pacific Islanders.


• You have polycystic ovary syndrome.


• You have a dark skin rash on the back or your neck or in folds on your body.


• You take corticosteroid medicine.

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PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Diabetes cannot be prevented. However, with early detection and with proper dietary and lifestyle changes, it can be controlled.

MoonDragon's ObGyn Procedures: Diabetes Self-Tests

Gestational Diabetes Prevention:

In some women, gestational diabetes cannot be prevented. However, you may be able to lower your chance of getting gestational diabetes by maintaining a healthy weight and not gaining too much weight during pregnancy. Regular exercise can also help keep your blood sugar level within a safe range and prevent gestational diabetes.

If you have had gestational diabetes, you are at risk of developing it again in a future pregnancy. You are also at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a permanent type of diabetes. One of the best ways to prevent developing gestational diabetes again is to maintain a healthy weight.

If you have had gestational diabetes, avoid medicines that increase insulin resistance, such as nicotinic acid and glucocorticoid medicines (for example, prednisone and dexamethasone). It is also a good idea to avoid progestin-only birth control pills because they may increase your risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Low-dose combination birth control pills that contain estrogen and progestin are not associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Talk to your health care provider or midwife about the best kind of contraception for you.

A baby who is born to a woman with gestational diabetes is at risk for being overweight and for developing type 2 diabetes. If you are able to breast-feed your baby, doing so may reduce the chance that he or she will become overweight. As your child gets older, encourage him or her to eat healthy foods and to exercise regularly to help prevent type 2 diabetes.

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EXPECTED OUTCOME

Diabetes is presently considered incurable, but symptoms and progress of the disease can be controlled with rigid adherence to a treatment program.

If the diabetes is in good control throughout the pregnancy, the outlook is good for mother and newborn. Unfortunately, a woman with diabetes is considered "high risk" and a homebirth is not recommended.

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POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS

Diabetes causes an excessive amount of glucose to remain in the blood stream which may cause damage to the blood vessels. Within the eye the damaged vessels may leak blood and fluid into the surrounding tissues and cause vision problems.

People with diabetes are at risk for blood vessel injury, which may be severe enough to cause tissue damage in the legs and feet.

For the diabetic:

Cardiovascular disease, especially stroke, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease; urinary tract infections (UTI); kidney failure; blindness; peripheral vascular disease; life-threatening hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) if too much insulin is used; life-threatening ketoacidosis (very high blood sugar) with breakdown of body cells; pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH); miscarriage. All more likely to occur with poor control of the diabetes.

For the fetus or newborn:

Excess amniotic fluid (hydramnios), large-for-term size, birth defects, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), hyperbilirubinemia (too much bilirubin in the liver), hypocalcemia (too little blood calcium), fetal death, stillbirth.

TREATMENT

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS & EXAMS

You may have a urine dipstick test performed at each prenatal visit to check for glucose and ketones in your urine. Your midwife may have you check your own urine on a regular basis between prenatal visits. It is easy to do and inexpensive. If glucose is indicated on the urine test strips, you may be encouraged to have further blood testing and/or a glucose tolerance test performed.

Almost all women are tested for gestational diabetes between the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy. If your health care provider or midwife thinks you are at increased risk for developing gestational diabetes, you may be tested earlier.

Gestational diabetes is diagnosed with a two-part test called an oral glucose tolerance test. In the first part, your blood sugar is tested 1 hour after you drink a small cup of a sweet liquid. If your results from this test come back high, you will need to do the second test - a longer, 3-hour glucose test. In this test, you cannot eat or drink anything except water for at least 8 hours. After fasting, your blood sugar level will be tested. Then you will drink a small cup of sweet liquid and have your blood sugar tested every hour for at least 3 hours. If your blood sugar levels come back high on two or more of these tests, you have gestational diabetes.

Finding out that you have gestational diabetes can be scary. It can be reassuring to know that most women who have gestational diabetes give birth to healthy babies and that you are the most important person in promoting a healthy pregnancy.

Treatment for gestational diabetes involves making healthy choices. Most women who make changes in the way that they eat and how often they exercise are able to keep their blood sugar level within a safe range. Controlling your blood sugar is the key to preventing problems during pregnancy or birth.

You, your health care provider and/or midwife and other health professionals will work together to develop an individualized treatment plan. You do not need to eat strange or special foods, but you may need to change what, when, and how much you eat. You also do not need to start a fancy exercise program or join an expensive gym; walking several times a week can really help your blood sugar.

The lifestyle changes you make now will not only help you have a healthy pregnancy, they will help you prevent diabetes in the future. As you start making these changes, you will learn more about your body and how it reacts to food and exercise. You may also notice that you feel better and have more energy.

MoonDragon's Birth Guidelines: Glycosuria - Gestational Diabetes

JELLY BEAN GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST

RESEARCH DATA

Title: Jelly Bean Alternatives for Glucose Testing - Jelly beans as an alternative to a cola beverage containing fifty grams of glucose.
Author: Boyd KL; Ross EK; Sherman SJ
Address : Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Source: Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1995 Dec, 173:6, 1889-92 Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to test the diagnostic value and patient tolerance of jelly beans as an alternative to a 50 gm glucose solution.

STUDY DESIGN: Pregnant women between 26 to 30 weeks of gestation confirmed by early ultrasonography were recruited to participate in the study. Each participant was given a cola beverage containing 50 gm of glucose. The plasma glucose level was determined 1 hour later. Within 2 weeks of the 50 gm glucose test, each patient ate 18 jelly beans and had her plasma glucose levels tested after 1 hour. Finally, within 2 weeks of the jelly bean test a 100 gm, 3-hour glucose tolerance test was performed on each subject. The results of the 3-hour test were used to define the presence or absence of gestational diabetes and carbohydrate intolerance by the criteria of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Patient tolerance was rated by responses to questions regarding side effects.

RESULTS: One hundred fifty-seven women completed the study. The mean maternal age, gravidity, parity, and number of abortions were 26.06 years, 2.66, 0.96, and 0.69. By use of a 140 mg/dl threshold, the sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive value of the cola beverage was 46%, 81%, and 18%. These values at a 120 mg/dl threshold for jelly beans were 54%, 81%, and 20%, respectively. The patient tolerance was greater for the jelly beans compared with the 50 gm cola beverage.

CONCLUSION: Jelly beans may serve as an alternative to a cola beverage containing 50 gm of glucose.

A study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology suggests that jelly beans may be used to administer glucose tests during pregnancy. If you've ever tasted the sweet cola beverage that is normally given for glucose tests, this news will come as a welcome surprise. Ten to 15 percent of pregnant women who are given the beverage either vomit from it or refuse to drink all of it, so they never get tested adequately. Side effects other than vomiting may include nausea without vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, and profuse sweating.

A glucose test usually is given between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy, to screen for gestational diabetes. This condition, triggered by hormonal changes during pregnancy, affects about two to three percent of pregnant women. Most cases disappear on their own after pregnancy, but the disorder needs to be treated during pregnancy nonetheless. Left untreated, it greatly increases the chance of serious complications for both mother and baby. With treatment such risks are greatly reduced.

Obstetricians at St. John Hospital Medical Center, in Detroit, gave 157 women a glucose test with the typical cola beverage. Blood glucose was tested after one hour. Within two weeks after the test, the doctors administered another glucose test, but substituted 18 jelly beans for the drink. Again, blood glucose was tested after an hour.

The jelly-bean test turned out to be as accurate a predictor of gestational diabetes as the beverage test. What's more, the jelly beans caused almost no side effects (a tiny percentage of women experienced nausea or a headache), and 87.9 percent of the women preferred them to the cola drink.

Jelly beans are not yet offered as a routine alternative to the cola drink. But you can ask your doctor or midwife whether he/she is familiar with this study, and whether he/she would be willing to use jelly beans as outlined in the study.

ANOTHER JELLY BEAN STUDY

Source: 1: Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1999 Nov;181(5 Pt 1):1154-7.
Title: Jelly beans as an alternative to a fifty-gram glucose beverage for gestational diabetes screening.
Author: Lamar ME, Kuehl TJ, Cooney AT, Gayle LJ, Holleman S, Allen SR.
Address: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Scott and White Clinic and Memorial Hospital, Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine, Temple, USA.

OBJECTIVE: This study tested the hypothesis that a standardized dose of jelly beans could be used as an alternative sugar source to the 50-gram glucose beverage to screen for gestational diabetes mellitus.

STUDY DESIGN: One hundred sixty pregnant women at 24 to 28 weeks' gestation were recruited for a prospective study to compare 2 sugar sources for serum glucose response, side effects, preference, and ability to detect gestational diabetes mellitus. Patients were randomly assigned to consume 50-gram glucose beverage or 28 jelly beans (50 grams simple carbohydrate). Serum glucose values were determined 1 hour later. The test was later repeated with the other sugar source. Finally, a 100-gram 3-hour oral glucose tolerance test was performed. Participants completed a questionnaire recording subjective outcome variables. American Diabetes Association criteria were used to interpret all test results.

RESULTS: Among 136 participants completing the study no significant differences were found between 1-hour serum glucose values (116.5 +/- 27 mg/dL with 50-gram glucose beverage, 116.9 +/- 23.6 mg/dL with jelly beans; P =.84), frequency of discrepant results (P =.47), sensitivity, specificity, or predictive value. Jelly beans yielded fewer side effects (38% with 50-gram glucose beverage, 20% with jelly beans; P <.001) and were preferred by 76% of participants (P <.001). Five cases (3.7% incidence) of gestational diabetes mellitus were diagnosed, 3 with 50-gram glucose beverage alone, 1 with jelly beans alone, and 1 with both sugar sources.

CONCLUSIONS: Jelly beans may be used as an alternative to the 50-gram glucose beverage as a sugar source for gestational diabetes mellitus screening. The 2 sources provoke similar serum glucose responses. Patients report fewer side effects after a jelly bean challenge than after a 50-gram glucose beverage challenge.

PMID: 10561636 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Please Note: According to internet research, the jelly beans used in the study were Brach's Brand and they were regular sized jelly beans for the 1 hour, 50 gram glucose tolerance test. They must be chewed and swallowed within 2 minutes. Do not use any other form of candy except the Brach's Jelly Beans (for consistent size) since the simple sugar found in the jelly beans is absorbed into the blood stream differently than, let's say, a 3 Musketeer's Candy Bar, which contains other ingredients such as fat.

According to practitioner responses, there seems to be no problems with their pregnant clients consuming 18 jelly beans (or 28 smaller jelly beans to equal 50 grams of simple sugar) within the 2 minute period and they found a lot of satisfied women that were grateful that they were not required to drink the cola flavored glucose drink or "the orange stuff" (glucose beverage called glycol, which often caused vomiting and other negative side effects when consumed).



There is an even better, less invasive test that can be done in most cases. This is called a "2 hour Postprandial Glucose Test", and consists of having a single blood draw 2 hours following the consumption of a normal meal.

If these results are abnormal, a glucose tolerance test can be performed to confirm the diagnosis. Some conventional OB/GYN practitioners have no problem with ordering this test in lieu of the standard glucose tolerance test and it can be done at nearly any laboratory. It is a standard test where the blood is drawn at 2 hours following a meal. Quoting from Mosby's "Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference" (3rd ed.) "For this study, a meal acts as a glucose challenge ... is an easily performed screening test for diabetes..."

For the 3 hour, 100 gram glucose test, the liquid glucose is still recommended instead of jelly beans.

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GENERAL MEASURES

You are the most important person in determining whether you will have a healthy pregnancy. Gestational diabetes, like any form of diabetes, cannot be successfully treated with medicines alone. Your midwife, health care provider, diabetes educator, registered dietitian, and other health professionals can help you learn how to care for yourself and protect your baby from problems. If you learn as much as you can about gestational diabetes, you will have the knowledge you need to have a healthy pregnancy. As you understand how food and exercise affect your blood sugar, you can better control your blood sugar level and help prevent problems from gestational diabetes or diabetes during pregnancy.

Home treatment for gestational diabetes includes changing the way you eat, exercising regularly, and checking your blood sugar. Eating healthy foods is the most important change you can make in your lifestyle. Changing what, when, and how much you eat can help keep your blood sugar level within a safe range. After you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes, you may be required to meet with a registered dietitian to develop an individualized healthy eating plan. Your dietitian may ask you to write down everything you eat and to keep track of your weight. He or she will also teach you how to count carbohydrate in order to spread them throughout the day. For more information about diets and food-nutrient composition see:

MoonDragon's Nutrition Information Index

All pregnant women need to take prenatal vitamins. If you want to take other types of vitamins, talk with your midwife or health care provider before taking any nutritional supplement. Do not take more of any vitamin than would be found in the approved prenatal vitamins unless directed by your midwife or health care provider.

OTHER THINGS YOU CAN DO:

Learn all you can about controlling diabetes and recognizing signs and symptoms of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemia.

Hyperglycemia:

If these symptoms develop, go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital. This is a potentially dangerous situation. Intravenous administration of proper fluids, electrolytes, and insulin may be required.

Hypoglycemia:

If these symptoms develop, immediately consume fruit juice, soda pop, or anything else that contains sugar. If that fails to help within twenty minutes, repeat this regimen. If the second treatment fails, or if you cannot ingest food, seek immediate medical attention and/or administer a glucagon injection. Anyone who has insulin-dependent diabetes should always carry a glucagon kit and know how to use it.

Dealing with low blood sugar when you have gestational diabetes - Take the following steps to deal with low blood sugar:
• Go over the symptoms of low blood sugar so you can recognize them early. Keep these with you and have another copy posted in a convenient place so you and other people can check your symptoms whenever you think you may have low blood sugar.
• Check your blood sugar level using your blood sugar (glucose) meter. You may not always know that your blood sugar level is dropping.
• Drink fat-free milk or eat quick-sugar foods. If you drink 8 fl oz (237 mL) of fat-free milk, it will raise your blood sugar level 25 mg/dL to 30 mg/dL. If fat-free milk is not available, eat some quick-sugar food, such as a tablespoon of sugar or a few pieces of hard candy, or drink 1/2 cup of fruit juice or soda pop. Liquids will raise your blood sugar faster than solid foods.
• Check your blood sugar level 10 to 15 minutes after you eat or drink something because that is how long it will take for the sugar to get into your blood.
• Wait another 10 to 15 minutes and check your blood sugar again. If your blood sugar is still below 60 mg/dL, eat or drink something that contains sugar and protein, such as milk.
• Eat a regular meal or a snack. When your blood sugar has returned to above 60 mg/dL, eat a regular meal or a snack that contains protein (such as peanut butter). This will help keep your blood sugar from dropping again.
• If your blood sugar level remains below 65 mg/dL or you are getting more sleepy, call 911 or other emergency services immediately. Follow the guidelines in emergency care for low blood sugar. If possible, have someone stay with you until your blood sugar is above 60 mg/dL or until emergency service arrives.

Learn the techniques of home monitoring of blood sugar and monitor regularly. You will need to test blood sugar levels a minimum of 4 times a day, sometimes more often.

Wear a medical alerting type of bracelet or pendant indicating the diabetes disorder and medications being taken.

For Type I diabetes, learn to give yourself injections. It is important for a person with this condition to have a good relationship with her health care provider prescribing the insulin. There are more than 30 insulin formulations on the U.S. market, but all are variations of several basic types. The most commonly used are purified porcine (pork), purified bovine (beef), and recombinant DNA-origin (human) insulin. The purified porcine insulin is insulin derived from the pancreases of pigs that has undergone further purification; purified bovine insulin is cattle-pancreas-derived insulin that has undergone further purification. Recombinant DNA-origin insulin is genetically engineered by inserting the human gene for insulin production into a non-disease-producing laboratory strain of Escherichea.coli bacteria or yeast. The diabetic person taking insulin must find a formulation that works with her particular body the best.

If you have a child with diabetes or if you have diabetes, make sure that his/her teachers and those close to you or your child are familiar with the warning signs of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia and know how to respond to a episode of either case.

Avoid tobacco in any form; it constricts the blood vessels and inhibits circulation. Keep your feet clean, dry, and warm, and wear only white cotton socks and well-fitting shoes. Lack of oxygen (because of poor circulation) and peripheral nerve damage (with loss of pain sensation) are major factors in the development of diabetic foot ulcers. Try to avoid injury, and take measures to improve the circulation in the feet and legs.

Get regular foot care by a podiatrist and regular eye examinations by a retina specialist. Discuss with your health care provider about possible monitoring of kidney and cardiac function.

Avoid people with colds or other infections. Seek medical treatment if you develop an infection. Do not try to treat yourself.

Midwife or health care provider visits and medical testing during pregnancy will be more frequent and more vital than with non-diabetic women. During the second and third trimester, testing is usually recommended to assess the growth and development of the fetus.

Elective early delivery is often recommended due to the increased size of the fetus and a deterioration of the placenta. Diagnostic tests to assess fetal lung maturity will help determine optimum time for delivery. Labor may be induced early or a cesarean section may be necessary.

HERBS HELPFUL FOR DIABETES I am a student midwife and work with herbs. Two herbs helpful for diabetes and safe during pregnancy are Buchu and Uva Ursi. The dosage would be: as a tea, boil a heaping teaspoon of uva ursi in a pint of boiling water for thirty minutes (low boil to prevent evaporation). Remove from heat and add an ounce of buchu leaves. Steep. Do not boil buchu leaves. Buchu is originally from Africa. If you have trouble finding the ingredients, I can help you. (These herbs are available in bulk form from Mountain Rose Herbs.) Louise Hay states a probable cause for diabetes is "longing for what might have been; great need to control; deep sorrow; no sweetness left." The affirmation she recommends is, "This moment is filled with joy. I now choose to experience the sweetness of today." I have seen metaphysical work effect healing. As a fitness trainer, I was taught how exercise and nutrition help diabetes. Exercise promotes the entry of glucose into the cells and so can lower a diabetic's glucose levels. Too much exercise can bring on an episode of hypoglycemia. A safe recommendation, with your care provider's approval, would be: walking, plenty of hydration and the Bradley or Brewer diet (which can be accommodated to vegetarians). One key to stabilizing blood sugar is the required 75-100 grams of protein daily, eaten in six meals throughout the day. Pasta should be cooked al dente. White flour/sugar products should be replaced with whole grains. Carbohydrates break down into sugar, so limit portions. -Beth Reply to: WINGDEL@aol.com Reprinted from Midwifery Today E-News (Vol 1 Issue 44, Oct 29, 1999) To subscribe to the E-News write: enews@midwiferytoday.com For all other matters contact Midwifery Today: PO Box 2672-940, Eugene OR 97402 541-344-7438, midwifery@aol.com, Midwifery Today

Additional information is available from:

MoonDragon's Health & Wellness: Diabetes Management

MoonDragon's ObGyn Womens Health Information: Diabetes Self-Test

MoonDragon's Nutrition Information: Hypoglycemic Diet

MoonDragon's Nutrition Information: Gestational Diabetes Diet

MoonDragon's Health & Wellness: Hypoglycemia

MoonDragon's Health & Wellness: Information: Diabetic Retinopathy

MoonDragon's Pregnancy Information: Gestational Diabetes

MoonDragon's Birth Guidelines: Glycosuria - Gestational Diabetes

American Diabetes Association
National Center
P.O. Box 25757
1660 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1500
http://www.diabetes.org
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American Heart Association
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Dallas, TX 75231
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(214) 373-6300
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International Diabetes Center
3800 Park Nicolet Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(612) 927-3393


Joslin Diabetes Center
One Josline Place
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 732-2415


Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (JDF)
120 Wall Street, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10005
(800) 533-2873
(212) 785-9500


National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
1 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3560
(301)654-3327


National Eye Institute (NEI)
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 6A32
31 Central Drive,MSC 2510
Bethesda, MD 20892-2510
(301)496-5248


National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive
and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 9A04
31 Central Drive,MSC 2560
Bethesda, MD 20892-2560
(301)496-3583

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MEDICATION

Insulin by injection will be prescribed for Type I. Dosage must be individualized and occasionally adjusted, especially in pregnancy when insulin requirements change. Normal therapy is 2 or more injections per day under the skin (subcutaneous). To avoid risks, diabetics on oral hypoglycemics will be switched to insulin during pregnancy.

Most women can treat gestational diabetes by changing the way they eat and exercising more often. If these changes do not keep your blood sugar level within a safe range, you may need to take insulin. You may also need to take insulin if your health care provider and/or midwife thinks that your baby is getting too large.

If you need to take insulin, your health care provider or midwife will teach you how to give yourself an insulin shot.

If you have gestational diabetes and you have not been able to keep your blood sugar levels within a safe range by changing the way you eat and exercising, you will need insulin shots.

Taking insulin can help prevent high blood sugar. High blood sugar can lead to problems for you and your baby. Insulin is only available as a shot that is given into the fatty tissue just under the skin. In pregnant women, insulin usually is given in the upper arm or thigh. At first, you may feel nervous about giving yourself insulin shots. But, after a little while, it will become a routine part of your day. It is not hard to learn how to do and any sting you might feel will not last long. More than 500,000 people do it every day. You can, too. It is also important to:

• Have the right dose of insulin, especially if you are giving two types of insulin in the same syringe.
• Practice how to give your shot.
• Store the insulin properly so that each dose will work well.

An insulin syringe has four parts: a cap, a needle, a barrel, and a plunger. The needle is short and thin and covered with a fine layer of silicone to allow it to pass through the skin easily. A cap covers and protects the needle before it is used. The barrel is the long, thin chamber that holds the insulin. The barrel is marked with lines to measure the number of insulin units. The plunger is a long, thin rod that fits snugly inside the barrel of the syringe. It easily slides up and down to push the insulin out through the needle. The plunger has a rubber seal at the lower end to prevent leakage. The rubber seal is matched with the line on the barrel to measure the correct amount of insulin. Insulin syringes are made in several sizes. To get ready to give an insulin shot, follow these steps: 1. Gather your supplies. You will need an insulin syringe, your bottle of insulin, and an alcohol wipe or a cotton ball dipped in alcohol. Most people keep their supplies in a bag or kit so they can carry the supplies with them wherever they go. Syringe Size Number of Units (The Syringe Holds) 1/4 ml or 0.25 ml 25 1/3 ml or 0.33 ml 30 1/2 ml or 0.50 ml 50 Use the smallest syringe size you can for the dose of insulin you need. The measuring lines on the barrel of small syringes are further apart and easier to see. When you choose the size of syringe, consider the number of units you need to give and how well you can read the numbers on the barrel. A 0.25 ml or 0.33 ml syringe often is best for people who have poor eyesight because the numbers on the barrel are larger and easier to see. 2. Check the insulin bottle label and contents. When you use an insulin bottle for the first time, write the date on the bottle. On the 30th day after opening it, throw the bottle away. Insulin may not work as well after 30 days. When you prepare to take insulin, check the label on the bottle (vial) or cartridge for the: Expiration date of the insulin. Correct name and source of insulin (human or pig) prescribed for you. Correct type of insulin prescribed for you (rapid-, short-, intermediate-, or long-acting, or mixed). Correct concentration of insulin prescribed for you. (The most commonly used concentration is U-100, which contains 100 units of insulin per milliliter or cubic centimeter.) Sometimes insulin is produced in a less concentrated (diluted) form for babies. Make sure you give your baby the dilution your health care provider prescribed. Also, check the bottle or cartridge for cracks or chips. Look for changes in the appearance of the insulin that can indicate it will not work, such as: A coating of white crystals on the inside surface of the bottle. A grainy look or clumping or curdling of the insulin. Other changes in the insulin's clarity or color. 3. Wash your hands with soap and running water. Dry them thoroughly. Prepare the shot: Your preparation will depend on whether you are giving one type of insulin or mixing two types of insulin. To prepare a shot with a single type of insulin, follow the instructions in steps for preparing a single dose of insulin. Steps for Preparing a Single Dose of Insulin Follow these steps when preparing a single type of insulin for a shot. 1. Roll the bottle (vial) gently between your hands. This will warm the insulin if you have been keeping the bottle in the refrigerator. Roll a bottle of cloudy insulin until the white powder has dissolved. 2. Wipe the rubber lid of the insulin bottle with an alcohol wipe or a cotton ball dipped in alcohol. If you are using a bottle for the first time, remove the protective cover over the rubber lid. 3. Remove the plastic cap covering the needle on your insulin syringe (without touching the needle). 4. Pull the plunger of the syringe back and draw air into the syringe equal to the number of units of insulin to be given. Step 4. 5. Insert the needle of the syringe into the rubber lid of the insulin bottle. Push the plunger of the syringe to force the air into the bottle. This equalizes the pressure in the bottle when you remove the dose of insulin. Leave the needle in the bottle. Step 5. 6. Turn the bottle and syringe upside down and hold them in one hand. Position the tip of the needle so that it is below the surface of insulin in the bottle. Pull back the plunger to fill the syringe with slightly more than the correct number of units of insulin to be given. Step 6. 7. Tap the barrel of the syringe so that trapped air bubbles move into the needle area. Push the air bubbles back into the bottle. Make sure you now have the correct number of units of insulin in your syringe. Step 7. 8. Remove the needle from the bottle. Now you are ready to give the injection. Step 8. To prepare a shot containing two types of insulin, follow the instructions in steps for preparing a mixed dose of insulin. Steps for Preparing a Mixed Dose of Insulin Follow these steps when preparing two types of insulins to be given in the same shot. 1. Roll the insulin bottles (vials) gently between your hands. This will warm the insulin if you have been keeping the bottle in the refrigerator. Roll the cloudy insulin bottle until all the white powder has dissolved. 2. Wipe the rubber lid of both insulin bottles with an alcohol wipe or a cotton ball dipped in alcohol. If you are using a bottle for the first time, remove the protective cover over the rubber lid. 3. Remove the plastic cap covering the needle on your insulin syringe (without touching the needle). 4. Pull the plunger of the syringe back and draw air into the syringe equal to the number of units of cloudy insulin to be given. Step 4. 5. Push the needle of the syringe into the rubber lid of the cloudy insulin bottle. Push the plunger of the syringe to force the air into the bottle. This equalizes the pressure in the bottle when you later remove the dose of insulin. Remove the needle from the bottle. Step 5. 6. Pull the plunger of the syringe back and draw air into the syringe equal to the number of units of clear insulin to be given. 7. Push the needle of the syringe into the rubber lid of the clear insulin bottle. Push the plunger to force the air into the bottle. Leave the needle in place. 8. Turn the bottle and syringe upside down and hold them in one hand. Position the tip of the needle so that it is below the surface of insulin in the bottle. Pull back the plunger to fill the syringe with slightly more than the correct number of units of clear insulin to be given. Step 8. 9. Tap the barrel of the syringe so that trapped air bubbles move into the needle area. Push the air bubbles back into the bottle. Make sure that you have the correct number of units of insulin in your syringe. Remove the needle from the clear insulin bottle. Step 9. 10. Insert the needle into the rubber lid of the cloudy insulin bottle. Do not push the plunger because this would force clear insulin into your cloudy insulin bottle. If clear insulin is mixed in the bottle of cloudy, it will alter the action of your other doses from that bottle. 11. Turn the bottle and syringe upside down and hold them in one hand. Position the tip of the needle so that it is below the surface of insulin in the bottle. Slowly pull back the plunger of the syringe to fill the syringe with the correct number of units of cloudy insulin to be given. This will prevent air bubbles entering the syringe. Remove the needle from the bottle. Step 11. 12. You should now have the total number of units for the clear and cloudy insulin in your syringe. For example, if 10 units of clear and 15 units of cloudy are needed, you should have 25 units in your syringe. Now you are ready to give the shot. Prepare the site - Before giving your shot, take the time you need to do the following: Choose the place. See the diagram of shot areas for guidance. If you give your shots in different places on your body each day, use the same site at the same time of the day. Insulin Injection Areas For Gestational Diabetes The purple areas on these pictures show areas of the body where insulin can be injected. You can give yourself a shot in: The top outer area of the thighs. Insulin usually is absorbed more slowly from this site, unless you exercise soon after injecting insulin into your legs. The upper outer area of the arms. The buttocks. Change the spot where you give the shot slightly each time so that you do not get bumps or pits in your skin. For example, use the right upper arm 5 times in different places, then use the left upper arm in 5 places. Clean the area. If you use alcohol to clean the skin before you give the shot, let it dry. Relax your muscles in the area so the shot will be less uncomfortable. Give the shot - Follow these steps for giving an insulin shot: 1. Slightly pinch a fold of skin between your fingers and thumb of one hand. 2. Hold the syringe like a pencil close to the site, keeping your fingers off the plunger. Usually the syringe is at a 90-degree angle to the skin site. If you are thin, you may need to insert the needle at a 45-degree angle. This will prevent the insulin from being injected into muscle, causing it to be absorbed more quickly. 3. Quickly push the needle all the way into the pinched-up area. 4. Push the plunger of the syringe all the way in so the insulin goes into the fatty tissue. 5. Remove the needle slowly at the same angle that you inserted it. If you bleed a little, apply pressure over the area using your finger, a cotton ball, or piece of gauze. Do not rub the area. Check your blood sugar more frequently on the days when bleeding occurs. 6. Replace the cover over the needle. Although syringe manufacturers do not recommend it, some people reuse their syringes until the needle becomes dull or bent. Precautions when reusing insulin syringes - Some people with diabetes use their insulin syringes more than once to save money. Talk with your health care provider before reusing your syringes. Some people with diabetes should not reuse their syringes, including people who have: Trouble seeing clearly. Trouble using their hands. Infections or open wounds. Some precautions to take if you reuse syringes: Put the cover back on the needle after use. The safest way to do this is to place the cover and syringe on a flat surface and slide the cover over the needle without letting the needle touch either the flat surface or your fingers. Only the inside of the cover should touch the needle. Do not hold the syringe straight up; you may accidentally stick yourself. Do not clean the needle with alcohol. Alcohol removes the silicone covering on the needle, causing it to become dull. Store the syringes at room temperature. It is best to store them with the covered needle pointing up to prevent insulin from blocking the needle opening. Dispose of reused syringes in safe containers when: The shot hurts when you use the syringe. The needle becomes dull. Needles usually are dull after being used more than 5 times. The needle is bent or has touched something other than your skin. You notice redness or signs of infection at the place where you have given the shot. Let your health care provider know if you have an infection. Clean Up and Storage After Giving Your Shot: Store your insulin properly so that each dose from the bottle will work well. Do not throw your used syringe, needle, or lancet in a trash can. You can dispose of it in a metal container with a lid that screws on or that you tape down tightly. You also can buy special containers for disposing of used needles and syringes. Talk with your local trash disposal agency or your doctor about how to get rid of the container. Other suggestions for success and safety to help you be safe and successful in giving your insulin shots: Teach someone else to give your insulin shots. Have that person give you a shot from time to time so they will know how to do it in case of an emergency. Do not mix other medicine with insulin without your health care provider's instruction. If you are taking two types of insulin, ask your health care provider or pharmacist whether they can be mixed in the same syringe. Never share syringes with another person because of the risk of getting diseases that can be transferred through blood, such as HIV or infection of the liver (hepatitis). An insulin pump may be recommended by your health care provider to provide insulin doses to the body in a controlled manner.

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ACTIVITY

Regular daily exercise is an important part of controlling diabetes and will help get you in the best physical condition for delivery. Any exercise program will need to be reviewed with your midwife or health care provider.

Insulin dosage may need to be adjusted according to the planned physical activity.

Rest is also important, especially during the third trimester.

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DIET FOR DIABETES

A special diet will be prescribed (consult a dietitian or nutritionist). Follow the diet carefully. This is one of the most important aspects of your self-care and can affect the outcome of your pregnancy.

MoonDragon's Nutritional Information: Gestational Diabetes Diet.

MoonDragon's Health & Wellness: Diabetes

DIET FOR GESTATIONAL DIABETES

Dietary changes are an important aspect of the treatment and specific diet instructions will be provided. Following the prescribed diet will decrease the risks to mother and unborn child. A low fat, high fiber diet including raw vegetables and fresh vegetable juice is recommended. Avoid saturated fats and simple sugars. Avoid or restrict alcohol use.

MoonDragon's Nutritional Information - Gestational Diabetes: Nutrition & Diet

These diet changes will involve increased fiber intake, fat restriction, elimination of concentrated sweets, and possibly the monitoring of caloric intake to prevent excessive weight gain.

Consultation with a dietician is often recommended for educational purposes, to answer your dietary questions and to provide follow-up encouragement.

BENEFICIAL DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS & PRODUCTS

The nutrients below may be taken in combination with one another unless otherwise noted or as recommended by your midwife or health care provider. Those suffering from gestational diabetes should consult a midwife, health care provider or dietary consultant before using any supplement or herb.

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HERBAL & HOLISTIC RECOMMENDATIONS

HERBS

Note: Not all of these recommended supplements and herbs are recommended during pregnancy and lactation. These are general suggestions for people with diabetes health issues. Always consult with your midwife or health care provider before taking any medication, dietary supplement, or herbal therapy while you are pregnant and breastfeeding your baby.

Beanpod tea, made up of kidney, white, navy, lima, and northern beans, detoxifies the pancreas.

Most legumes are a good meal choice for diabetics. even though beans contain starch, they are also rich in protein, fiber and saponins, all of which can help to balance blood sugar. Eat bean burritos, make chili with beans, put kidney beans in salads and prepare bean dips. Homemade bean soup is always nice, especially during the winter months when it is cold and miserable outdoors.

Bitter Melon (Momordica Charantia), Gudmar (Gymnema sylvestre), and Gulvel/Guduchi (Tinospora Cordifo) are herbal remedies used in Ayurvedic medicine to regulate blood sugar levels.

BITTER MELON (Momordica Charantia) PRODUCTS Kalyx: Momordica Extract (Momordica charantia); Bitter Melon Fruit, 2 fl. oz. Kalyx: Bitter Melon Fruit (Momordica charantia); 10:1, 90 VCaps Kalyx: Sugar Balance, Supports Normal Blood Sugar Levels, 60 Caps HerbsPro: Bitter Melon, Natures Herbs, Premium Quality, Standardized 2.5% Bitter Principles, 100 Caps HerbsPro: Bitter Melon, Charantea, 90 VCaps HerbsPro: Bitter Melon, (Memordica charantia), Whole Fruit, Eclectic Institute Inc, 90 Caps HerbsPro: Bitter Melon Power, Natures Herbs, Standardized Extract, 150 mg, 60 Caps HerbsPro: Bitter Melon (Memordica charantia), Whole Fruit, Eclectic Institute Inc, 50 Caps HerbsPro: Bitter Melon (Memordica charantia), Whole Fruit, Eclectic Institute Inc, 45 Caps House of Nutrition: Bitter Melon, Pacific BioLogic, 500 mg, 100 Caps House of Nutrition: Bitter Melon, Natures Herbs, 100 Caps House of Nutrition: Bitter Melon Power, Natures Herbs, 60 Caps House of Nutrition: Bitter Melon Extract, Solaray, 500 mg, 30 Caps House of Nutrition: Bitter Melon Pure Extract, Himalaya Herbal, 250 mg, 60 Caps TakeHerb: GlyMordica Bitter Melon, Diabetes Support, Theramune Nutritionals, 60 Caps TakeHerb: Karela (Momordica charantia), Bazaar of India, 100 VCaps TakeHerb: Bitter Melon - Nature's Anti-Diabetic Book, By W.G. Goreja, Amazing Herbs, 51 Pages TakeHerb: Ampalaya Bitter Melon Tea, Maintain Blood Sugar Levels, Fullife Natural Options, 30 Tea Bags TakeHerb: Momordica Extract, Diabetes Support, Health Herbs, 2 fl. oz. GUDMAR (GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE) PRODUCTS Kalyx: Gymnema, The Sugar Destroyer, 60 VCaps Kalyx: Shardunikha Leaf Powder (Gymnema sylvestre), Sugar Destroyer, 450 mg, 100 Caps Kalyx: Shardunikha Leaf Powder (Gymnema sylvestre), Sugar Destroyer, 8 oz. Kalyx: Sugar Fight, 120 Caps Kalyx: Sugar Balance, Supports Normal Blood Sugar Levels, 60 Caps HerbsPro: Gymnema Sylvestre, Natrol, 300 mg, 30 Caps HerbsPro: Gymnema Sylvestre, Natrol, 300 mg, 90 Caps HerbsPro: Gymnema Sylvestre, Now Foods, 400 mg, 90 Caps HerbsPro: Gymnema Sylvestre, Source Naturals, 260 mg, 60 Tabs HerbsPro: Gymnema Sylvestre, Source Naturals, 260 mg, 120 Tabs HerbsPro: Ultra Gymnema Sylvestre, Source Naturals, 550 mg, 120 Tabs HerbsPro: Gymnema Sylvestre, Source Naturals, 450 mg, 120 Tabs House of Nutrition: Gymnema Leaf Extract, Alcohol-Free, Natures Answer, 1 fl. oz. House of Nutrition: Gymnema Extract, Wise Woman Herbal, 2 oz. TakeHerb: Gymnema Leaf Extract, Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 1 oz. TakeHerb: Gymnema Leaf Extract, Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 4 oz. TakeHerb: Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf Powder, Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. TakeHerb: Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf, Cut & Sifted, Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. TakeHerb: Shardunikha Leaf Powder (Gymnema Sylvestre), Wildcrafted, Bazaar of India, 1 lb. GUDUCHI / GULVEL (TINOSPORA CORDIFO) PRODUCTS Kalyx: Guduchi Root Powder (Tinosporia cordifolia), 100 Caps Kalyx: Guduchi Root Powder (Tinosporia cordifolia), 8 oz. Kalyx: Sugar Fight, 120 Caps TakeHerb: Guduchi, Himalaya, 60 Caps TakeHerb: Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Bazaar of India, 100 VCaps TakeHerb: Guduchi, Organic, Banyan Botanicals, 1 lb. TakeHerb: Guduchi Herb Powder (Tinospora cordifolia), Certified Organic, Bazaar of India, 1 lb.

Cedar berries are excellent nourishment for the pancreas.

CEDAR BERRY PRODUCTS Kalyx: Diabetes Extract (With Juniper Berries), 2 fl. oz. Kalyx: Diabetes Extract (With Juniper Berries), 8 fl. oz. Kalyx: Diabetes Extract (With Juniper Berries),16 fl. oz. This formula may help to decrease the amount of insulin required by the individual. Can also be used for adrenal glands, hypoglycemia, infection, and pancreatic disorders. Huckleberry Leaf, Yarrow Flower, Juniper Berry, Goldenseal Root, Cayenne Pepper, Reverse Osmosis filtered spring water, 12% Alcohol. Use 6-12 drops in juice, water, under the tongue, or as desired. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool, dark place. Keep out of reach of children. TakeHerb: Cedar Berries (Juniperus monosperma), Wildcrafted, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. TakeHerb: Cedar Berry Powder, Wildcrafted, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. TakeHerb: Cedar Berry Extract, Health Herbs, 2 fl. oz.

Dandelion root protects the liver, which converts nutrients into glucose and improves liver function and the metabolism of fats. Note: If you suffer from gallbladder problems, avoid large quantities of dandelion.

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Fenugreek seeds have been shown to reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels. This can be purchased under the brand name Sugar-Down (unable to find this product under this brand name online).

Fenugreek seeds and blackberry and blueberry leaves have a beneficial effect on pancreatic function. Mix in equal parts to make a tea blend. Use 1 teaspoon of the mixture for each cup of water. Steep for 30 minutes and then strain. Drink as much as 2 quarts daily.

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Take Garlic capsules and/or eat fresh Garlic in salad dressings or prepare a Garlic tincture. For the tincture, peel 8-10 whole bulbs of garlic and place in a blender with enough vodka or brandy to cover. Purée and transfer to a glass jar. Ensure that the garlic is fully covered by adding additional vodka, as needed. Let stand in a dark, warm place for about 2 weeks, shaking it daily. Filter out the garlic pieces and take 1 teaspoon of the tincture 3-4 times daily.

GARLIC PRODUCTS Mountain Rose Herbs: Garlic Powder, Granules & Minced, Certified Organic, 4 oz. to 1 lb. Kalyx: Garlic Juice Powder, 1 kg (2.2 lbs) Kalyx: Garlic Extract (Allium sativum), 2 fl. oz. Kalyx: Garlic Extract (Allium sativum), 8 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Garlic Time, Time Release Garlic, 180 Caps HerbsPro: Garlic, Super Odorless, Now Foods, 5000 mg, 180 Caps HerbsPro: Garlic Gold Allicin, Olympian Labs, 600 mg / 7200 mcg, 60 Caplets HerbsPro: Pure Garlic Allicin, 5000 mg, 90 Tabs HerbsPro: Garlipure Maximum Allicin Garlic, Natrol, 600 mg, 100 Tabs TakeHerb: Kyolic Aged Garlic Liquid Extract, Formula 100, Wakunaga, 4 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Kyolic Aged Garlic, Formula 100, High Potency, Wakunaga, 600 mg, 200 Caps TakeHerb: Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract, Formula 100, Wakunaga, 100 VCaps TakeHerb: Kyolic One Per Day, Wakunaga, 60 Caplets. TakeHerb: Garlic Gold, Olympian Lab, 600 mg (7200 mcg Allicin), 250 Caplets TakeHerb: Quintessence Pure Garlic, Natrol, 1000 mg, 250 Caps TakeHerb: Garlic Oil, Cholesterol Level Support, Good'n Natural, 5000 mg, 100 Softgels TakeHerb: Garlic, Odorless, NOW Foods, 2500 mg, 250 Softgels. TakeHerb: Super Odorless Garlic, NOW Foods, 5000 mg, 180 Caps

Ginseng tea is believed to lower the blood sugar level. Caution: Do not use this herb if you have high blood pressure.

GINSENG PRODUCTS Mountain Rose Herbs: Ginseng Root Powder, Whole, Red (Panax), Certified Organic, 1 oz. to 1 lb. Kalyx: Ginseng Royal Vitality Tea, Yogi Tea, 16 Tea Bags HerbsPro: Panax Ginseng Tea, Alvita Teas, 24 Bags HerbsPro: Panax Ginseng Tea, Health King, 20 Bags HerbsPro: Chinese Panax Ginseng Root Tea, Prince of Peace, 20 Bags HerbsPro: Korean Ginseng Tea, Superior Trading Co., 100 Bags House of Nutrition: American Ginseng Tea, Triple Leaf, 20 Bags TakeHerb: American Windser Ginseng Tea, Solstice, 48 Tea Bags

Huckleberry helps to promote insulin production. Huckleberry leaf is used by naturopathic physicians to treat sugar diabetes and ailments of the kidneys and gallbladder.

HUCKLEBERRY PRODUCTS Kalyx: Diabetes Extract (With Huckleberry), 2 fl. oz. Kalyx: Diabetes Extract (With Huckleberry), 8 fl. oz. Kalyx: Diabetes Extract (With Huckleberry), 16 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Huckleberry Extract, Diabetes Support, Health Herbs, 2 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Huckleberry Extract, Eclectic Herb, 2 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Huckleberry Extract, Eclectic Herb, 1 fl. oz.

Stimulate the metabolism. Because the excessive sugars and fats in the blood stream can cause damage to the blood vessels, it is especially important for diabetics to maintain healthy circulation. Ensuring that all organs get enough oxygen is the only way to prevent complications, such as blindness, loss of kidney function and circulatory disease in the extremities. Blueberries and Hawthorn berries can help protect blood vessels from damage, too, just as keeping blood-sugar and cholesterol levels in check and stave off many complications. Regular use of saunas and hot baths can help stimulate the elimination of toxins from the body.

HAWTHORN BERRY PRODUCTS Mountain Rose Herbs: Hawthorn Berries & Powder, Certified Organic, 4 oz. to 1 lb. Bulk Herbs Kalyx: Hawthorn Berry, 525 mg, 60 Caps Kalyx: Hawthorn Berry Extract (Crataegus laevigata), 2 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Hawthorn Berry Juice Concentrate Heart Syrup, Dr. Christophers Formula, 16 oz. HerbsPro: Hawthorn Berry Heart Syrup, Dr. Christophers Formula, 4 oz. HerbsPro: Hawthorn Berry Tea, Alvita Teas, 24 Bags HerbsPro: Hawthorn Berry Extract, Now Foods, 2 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Hawthorn Berries Extract, Natures Answer, 2 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Organic Hawthorn Berries, Whole, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. TakeHerb: Hawthorn Berry Powder, Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. BLUEBERRY PRODUCTS Kalyx: Just Blueberry Juice, 12 Bottles, 32 oz. Each Bottle TakeHerb: BlueBerry Magic Liquid Concentrate Formula, Deep Blue Antioxidant Power, Herbasway, 2 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Blueberry Extract, Life Extension, 60 VCaps.

Juniper berries have been found to lower blood glucose levels.

JUNIPER BERRY PRODUCTS Mountain Rose Herbs: Juniper Berry, Certified Organic, 4 oz. to 1 lb. Bulk Herbs Kalyx: Juniper Berry Powder, Certified Organic (Juniperus communis), 4 oz. Kalyx: Juniper Berry Powder, Certified Organic (Juniperus communis), 1 lb. Kalyx: Juniper Berry Extract (Juniperus communis), 2 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Juniper Berries, Whole Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. TakeHerb: Juniper Berry Powder, Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 4 oz. TakeHerb: Juniper Berry Supreme Extract, Gaia Herbs, 1 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Juniper Berry Supreme Extract, Gaia Herbs, 4 fl. oz.

Other herbs that may be beneficial for diabetes include Bilberry, Buchu, Goldenseal, and Uva Ursi. CAUTION! Do not take goldenseal on a daily basis for more than one week at a time, and DO NOT USE IT DURING PREGNANCY. If you have a history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or glaucoma, use it only under a health care provider's supervision.

BILBERRY PRODUCTS Bilberry leaf isused in connection with vascular and blood disorders and shows positive effects when treating varicose veins, thrombosis, and angina. Bilberry extract is high in bioflavonoid complex anthocyanosides and supports healthy vision. Bilberry is useful for maintaining a healthy digestive system, is an anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant. Mountain Rose Herbs: Bilberry Fruit & Leaf, Certified Organic, 4 oz. to 1 lb. Bulk Herbs Kalyx: Bilberry Fruit Powder (Vaccinium myrtillus), 1 kg. (2.2 lb.) Kalyx: Bilberry Fruit & Leaf Extract (Vaccinium myrtillus), 2 fl. oz. Kalyx: Bilberry Leaf Powder, Certified Organic, 1 lb. HerbsPro: Bilberry Tea, Alvita Teas, 24 Bags HerbsPro: Bilberry, Alcohol Free, Eclectic Institute Inc, 1 fl. oz. edium%3DFeed&cjsku=31829" target="_top"> HerbsPro: Bilberry, Alcohol Free, Eclectic Institute Inc, 2 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Bilberry Extract, Enzymatic Therapy, 160 mg, 60 Caps HerbsPro: Bilberry Extract, Source Naturals, 100 mg, 60 Tabs HerbsPro: Bilberry Extract, Source Naturals, 100 mg, 120 Tabs TakeHerb: Bilberry Extract, Health Herbs, 2 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Bilberries, Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 4 oz. BUCHU LEAF PRODUCTS Buchu herb has traditionally been claimed to treat a wide variety of disorders, some of which include stomach complaints and urinary tract infections. Buchu leaves act as a diuretic and antisepic, and today is used in treating inflammation of the urethra, blood in the urine, bladder infections, and other chronic urinary trat infections. Mountain Rose Herbs: Buchu Leaf, Certified Organic, 4 oz. to 1 lb. Kalyx: Buchu Leaf, 90 VCaps Kalyx: Buchu Leaf Extract (Barosma betulina), 2 fl. oz. Kalyx: Buchu Leaf Powder, 1/4 lb. HerbsPro: Buchu Extract, Herb Pharm, 1 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Buchu Extract, Eclectic Institute Inc, 2 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Buchu Extract, Herb Pharm, 4 oz. House of Nutrition: Buchu Leaves TincTrac, African Red Tea Imports, 2 fl. oz. House of Nutrition: Buchu Extract (Agathosma betulina), Herb Pharm, 8 fl. oz. House of Nutrition: Rooibos & Buchu Tea, African Red Tea Imports, Value Pack, 40 Bags TakeHerb: Buchu Leaf Extract, Digestive System Support, Health Herbs, 2 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Buchu Leaf Powder, Wildcrafted, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. GOLDENSEAL ROOT PRODUCTS Goldenseal is an antibacterial and antiseptic. Use especially when mucus turns thick and discolored. Use short term only with other herbs. Mountain Rose Herbs: Goldenseal Extract, Wild Harvested, 1 oz. or 4 oz. Bulk Herbs Kalyx: Goldenseal Leaf, Cut & Sifted, Certified Organic, Frontier Bulk Herbs, 1 lb. Kalyx: Goldenseal Leaf, Cut & Sifted, Certified Organic, Frontier Bulk Herbs, 1 lb. Kalyx: Goldenseal Leaf Powder, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. Kalyx: Goldenseal Root 5%, Herbal Extracts Plus, 600 mg, 90 VCaps Kalyx: Goldenseal Root, Nature's Answer, 550 mg, 50 VCaps Kalyx: Goldenseal Root Extract, Alcohol Free, Starwest Botanicals, 1 fl. oz. Kalyx: Goldenseal Root Extract, Alcohol Free, Starwest Botanicals, 4 fl. oz. Kalyx: Goldenseal Root Extract, Nature's Answer, 1 fl. oz. Kalyx: Goldenseal Root Extract, Health & Herbs, 2 fl. oz.. Kalyx: Goldenseal Root Fresh Extract, Starwest Botanicals, 4 fl. oz. Kalyx: Goldenseal Root Extract, Health & Herbs, 8 fl. oz. Kalyx: Goldenseal Root Powder, Certified Organic, Frontier Bulk Herbs, 1/4 lb. Kalyx: Goldenseal Root Powder, Certified Organic, Frontier Bulk Herbs, 1 lb. Kalyx: Goldenseal Root, Starwest Botanicals, 500 mg, 500 Caps HerbsPro: Goldenseal Root Tea, Breezy Morning Teas, 16 Bags HerbsPro: Goldenseal Liquid Extract, Alcohol Free, Eclectic Institute Inc, 1 fl. oz HerbsPro: Goldenseal Liquid Extract, Alcohol Free, Eclectic Institute Inc, 2 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Goldenseal Glycerite Extract, Herb Pharm, 4 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Goldenseal Root, Wildcrafted, Now Foods, 500 mg, 100 Caps House of Nutrition: Goldenseal Root, Nature's Way, 570 mg 100 Caps House of Nutrition: Goldenseal Extract (Hydrastis canadensis), Herb Pharm, 8 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Goldenseal Herb Tea, Organic, Celebration Herbals,, 24 Tea Bags TakeHerb: Goldenseal Herb Tea, Caffeine Free, Alvita Teas, 30 Tea Bags UVA URSI PRODUCTS Uva ursi, also known as bearberry, has a specific affinity for the genito-urinary organs, especially for urinary tract infections, cystitis, nephritis, urethritis, pyelitis, hematuria (bloody urine), yeast infections, vulvitis. Uva Ursi leaves were officially a drug for urinary antiseptic in the United State Pharmacopoeia (U.S.P.) and the National Formulary N.F. from 1820 until 1950. Mountain Rose Herbs: Uva Ursi, Certified Organic, 4 oz. to 1 lb. Bulk Herbs HerbsPro: Uva Ursi Extract, Natures Answer, 1 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Uva Ursi Extract, Natures Answer, 2 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Uva Ursi Extract, Herb Pharm, 4 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Uva Ursi, Now Foods, 500 mg, 100 Caps House of Nutrition: Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Gaia Herb, 4 fl. oz. House of Nutrition: Uva-Ursi Extract (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), Herb Pharm, 8 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Uva Ursi Leaf Powder, Wildcrafted, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. TakeHerb: Uva Ursi Leaf, Wildcrafted, Cut & Sifted, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb.

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RECOMMENDATIONS

Opinions may differ as to the optimal ratio of dietary carbohydrates, proteins and fats for prevention and treatment of diabetes. However, it is safe to say that carbohydrates trigger the release of insulin. As more carbohydrates are consumed, more insulin is produced. The current epidemic of obesity and diabetes in the United States indicates that we are asking our bodies to burn the wrong fuel - refined carbohydrates in this case. It has been suggested by Dr. Gerald Reaven of Stanford University that a diet consisting of 45 percent complex carbohydrates, 40 percent "good" (polyunsaturated) fats, and 15 percent protein will benefit individuals with insulin resistance, the precursor to diabetes. It is estimated that as many as 70 to 80 million Americans may be affected by insulin resistance syndrome. Medications such as metformin (Glucophage) and rosiglitazone (Avandia) are prescribed to combat insulin resistance.

Eat a low-fat, high-fiber diet including plenty of raw fruits and vegetables as well as fresh vegetable juices. This reduces the need for insulin and also lowers the level of fats in the blood. Fiber helps to reduce blood sugar surges. For snacks, eat oat or rice bran crackers with nut butter or cheese. Legumes, root vegetables, and whole grains are also good. Remember to regulate your carbohydrate intake. See Hypoglycemic Diet for helpful dietary suggestions to prevent hypoglycemic episodes.

The types of carbohydrates consumed are at least as important as the total carbohydrate loading. High-glycemic foods such as white rice, white flour products, pasta, starchy vegetables, and many processed foods are quickly converted into blood sugar during digestion, causing insulin to go up. Carbohydrates found in lower glycemic foods such as asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, green beans, and low-starch vegetables and fruits are converted into blood sugar more slowly, which only gradually raises insulin levels. Avoiding "white foods" might be best.

Supplement your diet with spirulina. Spirulina helps stabilize blood sugar levels. Other foods that help normalize blood sugar include berries, brewer's yeast, dairy products (especially cheese), egg yolks, fish, garlic, kelp, sauerkraut, soybeans, and vegetables.

SPIRULINA PRODUCTS Kalyx: Spirulina Powder (Spirulina platensis), Certified Organic, Frontier Brand, 1 lb. Kalyx: Spirulina, Natural, Earthwise, 600 mg, 300 Caps Kalyx: Spirulina Extract, Health & Herbs, 2 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Spirulina Powder, Chinese (Spirulina platensis), Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. TakeHerb: Spirulina Powder, Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 4 oz. TakeHerb: Spirulina Powder, Now Foods, 1 lb. HerbsPro; Spirulina Powder, Hawaiian, Now Foods, 4 oz. HerbsPro: Hawaiian Spirulina Powder, Nutrex, 5 lbs. HerbsPro; Spirulina Pacifica, Nutrex, 500 mg, Tabs House of Nutrition: Spirulina Greens Blend, Earthwise, 7.4 oz.

Get your protein from vegetable sources, such as grains and legumes. Fish and low-fat dairy products are also acceptable sources of protein. Kidney function in people with type 2 diabetes seems to benefit from dietary soy protein. This protein also raises the level of "good" cholesterol.

SOY PROTEIN PRODUCTS Kalyx: Soy Protein Powder (Glycine max; Dan Dou), Kalyx, 1 kg (2.2 lbs.) HerbsPro: 100% Soy Protein, Naturade, Fat-Free, Natural Flavor, 32 oz. HerbsPro: Soy Protein Isoate, Non-GMO, Now Foods, 2 lb. House of Nutrition: 100% Soy Protein, Optimum, Vanilla Bean, 2 lbs. House of Nutrition: 100% Soy Protein, Optimum, Dutch Chocolate, 2 lbs. House of Nutrition: 100% Soy Protein, Optimum, Strawberry Smoothie, 2 lbs. House of Nutrition: Super Earth Soy Protein, BlueBonnet, Natural Chocolate Truffle Flavor Powder, 2.2 lbs. House of Nutrition: Super Earth Soy Protein, BlueBonnet, Toasted French Vanilla Flavor Powder, 2.2 lbs.

Avoid saturated fats, trans-fats, hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils, and simple sugars (except when necessary to balance an insulin reaction). While total fat intake does not seem to change the risk of getting diabetes, the trans-saturated fats and hydrogenated oils found in most fast foods can greatly increase the risk. Beneficial fats and oils include extra virgin olive oil, fish oil, almond oil and butter, avocados, nuts and seed oils such as sesame, flax sunflower, and pumpkin.

OIL PRODUCTS Mountain Rose Herbs: Bulk Carrier and Vegetable Oils Vegetable and carrier oils have a plethora of fine uses which include acting as a carrier for therapeutic applications, as an excellent addition to your culinary creations, as a lathering agent for soap, and a binding medium for cosmetics. It is hard to imagine where we would be with our creations, if it were not for the goodness and substance that pure oil provides. At Mountain Rose Herbs they are committed to providing you the most magnificent vegetable oils that are unsurpassed in color, depth, consistency, essential fatty acids and key nutrients. Since 1987 they have become the leading supplier of exquisite quality bulk oils known for the full bodied aroma and color, and they have firm procedures in place to ensure you that each oil is screened, analyzed, and sampled by their quality control department. All of this is done to protect the very qualities that make the line of oils offered by Mountain Rose Herbs some of the finest. Every vegetable oil they offer is extracted through expeller or cold pressed methods. They do not employ the use of solvent, hexane or alcohol extraction, and they do not stock oils that have been processed through heat intensive hydraulic extraction as these methods produce relatively unhealthy oils that lack in the qualities required. SOME OIL SUGGESTIONS Mountain Rose Herbs: Avocado Oil, Bulk Oils Mountain Rose Herbs: Olive Oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Bulk Oils Mountain Rose Herbs: Safflower Oil, Sesame Seed Oil, Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Bulk Oils

Eat more complex carbohydrates or reduce your insulin dosage before exercise. Exercise produces as an insulin-like effect in the body. Talk to your health care provider about the right approach for you.

Type 2 diabetes can be controlled by diet and exercise alone, but oral medications or injections of insulin can be added if regulating the diet does not work. Obesity is a major factor in type 2 diabetes, and a weight reduction program is often all that is required to control it.

It was once thought that people with diabetes should avoid sweetened foods. For weight control, this is still the case. However, research has shown that sugar - a simple carbohydrate - does not cause the greatest increase in blood glucose. Eating baked potatoes or some breakfast cereals causes a greater rise in blood sugar. Indeed carrots raise blood sugar more than ice cream does. It is on this principle that many high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets are based. It is essential, therefore, that people with diabetes measure their intake of both simple and complex carbohydrates - not simply those coming from sugar.

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Do not take fish oil capsules or supplements containing large amounts of para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), and avoid salt and white flour products. Consumption of these products results in an elevation of blood sugar.

Eat more carbohydrates or reduce your insulin dosage before exercise. Exercise produces an insulin-like effect in the body. Discuss with your health care provider about the right approach for you.

A higher magnesium intake lowers the risk of getting type 2 diabetes. The journal Diabetes Care published a study in which overweight women who consumed large amount of magnesium were 22 percent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than women who consumed lower amounts. A diet rich in nuts, whole grains, and vegetables that are high in magnesium may be beneficial.

Do not take supplements containing amino acid cysteine. It has the ability to break down the bonds of the hormone insulin and interferes with absorption of insulin by the cells.

Do not take extremely large doses of vitamins B-1 (thiamine) and C. Excessive amounts may inactivate insulin. These vitamins may, however, be taken in normal amounts. See Nutrient Table for recommendations.

If symptoms of hyperglycemia develop, go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital or medical center. This is a potentially dangerous situation. Intravenous administration of proper fluids, electrolytes, and insulin may be required.

Avoid taking large amounts of vitamin B-3 (Niacin). However, small amounts (50 to 100 milligrams daily), taken by mouth, may be beneficial. In one study, large amounts of niacin raised blood sugar levels in people with non-insulin-dependent diabetes by as much as 16 percent. Over time, this could cause dependence on insulin or medication. Niacin can also cause the level of uric acid in the blood to rise, indicating probable kidney dysfunction and an increased risk of gout. However, niacinamide, a form of niacin, shows down the destruction and enhances the regeneration of the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, and therefore may be helpful for those with type I diabetes.

Chromium deficiency may be a key player in the type 2 diabetes problem. In addition, chromium may help improve body composition - that is, the ratio of fat to muscle. Chromium is not generally available in plant foods as plants have no requirement for it and thus do not concentrate it. Brewer's yeast, beer, whole grains, cheese, broccoli, and meat are good dietary sources, but not all are good choices for people with diabetes. Inorganic forms of chromium are poorly absorbed. Chromium picolinate is an effective organic form that is readily available as a supplement. See Nutrient Table for dosage and details.

Many nutrients recommended for people with diabetes are available in combination supplements. One company that produces a line of specialty supplements for people with diabetes is Progressive Research Labs of Houston.

DIABETIC SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS House of Nutrition: Nutra Support Diabetes, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, Iron Free, Carlsons, 60 Softgels House of Nutrition: Nutra-Support Diabetes, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, Iron-Free, Carlsons, 120 Softgels HerbsPro: Alpha Betic For People with Diabetes, 30 Tabs HerbsPro: Diabetic Support, Liquid Health, 32 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Completia Diabetic, Diabetic Multivitamin, Natures Way, 30 Tabs HerbsPro: Completia Diabetic, Diabetic Multivitamin, Natures Way, 60 Tabs HerbsPro: Completia Diabetic, Diabetic Multivitamin, Natures Way, 90 Tabs TakeHerb: Diabetes Health Pack, Nature Made, 30 Tabs TakeHerb: Diabetic Multiple Formula, 90 Tabs

If you have a child with diabetes, be sure his or her teacher knows how to respond to the warning signs of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.

If symptoms of hypoglycemia develop, immediately consume fruit juice, soda pop, or anything else that contains sugar. If that fails to help within 20 minutes, repeat this regimen. If the second treatment fails, or if you cannot ingest food, seek immediate medical attention and/or administer a glucagon injection. Anyone who has insulin-dependent diabetes should always carry a glucagon kit and know how to use it.

MoonDragon's Nutrition Information: Diets - Hypoglycemic Diet

Avoid tobacco in any form. It constricts the blood vessels and inhibits circulation. Keep your feet clean, dry, and warm, and wear only white cotton socks and well-fitting shoes. Lack of oxygen (because of poor circulation) and peripheral nerve damage (with loss of pain sensation) are major factors in the development of diabetic foot ulcers. Try to avoid injury, and take measures to improve the circulation in the feet and legs. See Circulatory Problems.

Alcohol now and then may help. A growing body of evidence links moderate alcohol consumption with reduced risks of heart disease. The same may be true for type 2 diabetes. Moderate amounts of alcohol - a drink a day for men, a drink every other day for women - increases the efficiency of insulin at getting glucose inside cells. And some studies indicate that moderate alcohol consumption decreases the risk of type 2 diabetes. If you already drink alcohol, the key is to keep your consumption in the moderate range. If you do not drink alcohol, there is no need to start - you can get the same benefits by losing weight, exercising more, and changing your eating patterns.

Chromium Picolinate: A Complementary Nutritional Therapy for Diabetes Chromium picolinate is a nutritional supplement that can help control diabetes. As the name implies, it is a combination of two different substances: chromium and picolinate. Chromium is a mineral that helps to increase the efficiency of insulin, the hormone that controls blood glucose (blood sugar) levels; picolinate is an amino acid derivative that allows the body to use chromium much more readily. The shape of individual insulin molecules is important to the hormone's effectiveness. If the molecules maintain their proper shape, the insulin can effectively transport glucose into the cells, where it is needed. Without chromium, insulin molecules become misshapen, and can no longer serve as an effective transportation system, glucose builds up in the bloodstream, starting a chain reaction that eventually leads to diabetes. Scientists have long known that chromium is a vital nutrient, but not until chromium was combined with picolinate was a truly effective means of providing supplemental chromium developed. In the body, chromium takes the form of an ion, a particle with an electrical charge. This charge is repelled by the body's cells, making it difficult for chromium to enter the cells. Picolinate is a chelator, a substance that can bind with an ion and neutralize its charge. Once chromium and picolinate join together, the chromium's repellant charge is done away with. The body's cells then are able to accept the chromium. The effectiveness of chromium picolinate has been tested on individuals with a number of different health problems, including diabetes. Research shows that most people with diabetes experience a decline in blood glucose levels after they start taking daily chromium picolinate supplements. As a result, it is believed that chromium picolinate may be able to help many people with diabetes (especially type II diabetes) to control their blood sugar levels. This in turn would allow them to cut back on their intake of insulin and other drugs, likely resulting in fewer side effects. Furthermore, since improving the action of insulin also helps the body to use fat as a fuel, chromium picolinate can help reduce obesity. This means that it may enable some people with type II diabetes to lose enough weight to stop taking drugs entirely. However, it is not recommended that people with diabetes simply go out and buy chromium picolinate supplements and start taking them. Anyone who has diabetes, especially type I diabetes, must exercise caution with this supplement. Its effects on insulin requirements are very real. Blood sugar levels must be monitored carefully and the appropriate dosages of insulin and/or other drugs adjusted as needed in response. Otherwise, a potentially dangerous insulin reaction may occur as a result of too little glucose in the blood. Anyone interested in using chromium picolinate for the treatment of diabetes should first seek the advice of a qualified health-care provider, preferably a nutritionally oriented practitioner who has experience in this area. CHROMIUM SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS Kalyx: Chromium Picolinate, TwinLab, 200 mcg, 200 Caps Kalyx: Chromium Picolinate, TwinLab, 200 mcg, 60 Tabs HerbsPro: Chromium Picolinate, Country Life, 200 mcg, 200 Caps HerbsPro: Chromium Picolinate Mega, Anabol Naturals, 400 mcg, 90 Caps HerbsPro: Ultra Chromium Picolinate, Yeast Free, Source Naturals, 500 mg, 120 Tabs HerbsPro: Chromium Picolinate Solution, Sublingual, 2 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Chromium Picolinate, TwinLab, 200 mcg, 200 Caps TakeHerb: Chromium Picolinate, Chromax, Olympian Labs, 200 mcg, 100 Caps TakeHerb: Chromium Picolinate, Yeast-Free, Source Naturals, 200 mcg, 240 Tabs TakeHerb: Mega Chromium Picolinate, Source Naturals, 300 mcg, 60 Tabs TakeHerb: Ultra Chromium Picolinate, Good'n Natural, 500 mcg, 100 Tabs TakeHerb: Mega Chromium Picolinate, Good'n Natural, Once Daily Formula, 800 mcg, 90 Tabs

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NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

Unless otherwise specified, the following recommended doses are for adults over the age of 18. For a child between 12 and 17 years, reduce the dose to 3/4 the recommended dose. For a child between 6 and 12 years old, use 1/2 the recommended dose, and for a child under 6, use 1/4 the recommended dose.

NUTRIENTS
Supplement	Suggested Dosage	Comments
Very Important
Alpha-Lipoic Acid	As directed on label.	For treatment of peripheral nerve damage in diabetic patients. Helps control blood sugar levels.
Kalyx: Alpha Lipoic Acid, 50 mg, 90 Tabs Kalyx: Alpha Lipoic Acid, 100 mg, 100 Caps Kalyx: Alpha Lipoic Acid, 250 mg, 60 Caps Kalyx: Alpha Lipoic Acid, 300 mg, 50 Caps Kalyx: Alpha Lipoic Acid, 600 mg, Double Strength, 30 Caps Kalyx: Alpha Lipoic Acid, AlphaBetic (For Diabetics), 30 Caps HerbsPro: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Timed Release, Source Naturals, 300 mg, 60 Tabs HerbsPro: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Timed Release, Source Naturals, 300 mg, 120 Tabs HerbsPro: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Now Foods, 600 mg, 60 VCaps HerbsPro: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Now Foods, 600 mg, 120 VCaps TakeHerb: Alpha Betic Alpha Lipoic Acid, Enzymatic Therapy, 60 Caps TakeHerb: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Source Naturals, 200 mg, 60 Tabs TakeHerb: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Good'n Natural, 300 mg, 120 Softgels TakeHerb: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Solgar, 600 mg, 50 Tabs TakeHerb: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Good'n Natural, 600 mg, 60 Caps
Chromium Picolinate	400-600 mcg daily.	Improves insulin's efficiency, which lowers blood sugar levels. Caution: If you have diabetes, consult with your health care provider before taking any supplement containing chromium.
Kalyx: Chromium Picolinate, TwinLab, 200 mcg, 200 Caps Kalyx: Chromium Picolinate, TwinLab, 200 mcg, 60 Tabs HerbsPro: Chromium Picolinate, Country Life, 200 mcg, 200 Caps HerbsPro: Chromium Picolinate Mega, Anabol Naturals, 400 mcg, 90 Caps HerbsPro: Ultra Chromium Picolinate, Yeast Free, Source Naturals, 500 mg, 120 Tabs HerbsPro: Chromium Picolinate Solution, Sublingual, 2 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Chromium Picolinate, TwinLab, 200 mcg, 200 Caps TakeHerb: Chromium Picolinate, Chromax, Olympian Labs, 200 mcg, 100 Caps TakeHerb: Chromium Picolinate, Yeast-Free, Source Naturals, 200 mcg, 240 Tabs TakeHerb: Mega Chromium Picolinate, Source Naturals, 300 mcg, 60 Tabs TakeHerb: Ultra Chromium Picolinate, Good'n Natural, 500 mcg, 100 Tabs TakeHerb: Mega Chromium Picolinate, Good'n Natural, Once Daily Formula, 800 mcg, 90 Tabs
Or Diabetic Nutrition Rx (Progressive Research Labs)	As directed on label.	Mix the desired amount into your favorite foods to taste. Dissolves easily and brings added nutritional value to all foods. Sprinkle over salads, cottage cheese, and yogurt. Excellent as a vitamin supplement. Add a tablespoon in your favorite morning juice. A combination of chromium picolinate, vanadyl sulfate, and other vitamins and minerals that work synergistically to regulate blood sugar levels and correct deficiencies. Caution: If you have diabetes, consult with your health care provider before taking any supplement containing chromium.
Or Brewer's Yeast (With Added Chromium)	As directed on label.	An excellent source of protein and several B-vitamins. Take with chromium supplement.
HerbsPro: Brewers Yeast Powder, Reduced Bitterness, Now Foods, 1 lb. HerbsPro: Brewer's Yeast 10 Grain, NOW Foods, 650 mg, 200 Tabs Kalyx: Brewers Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. House of Nutrition: Brewers Yeast, Solgar, 250 Tabs House of Nutrition: Brewers Yeast, Modern Product, 14 oz. House of Nutrition: Kyolic's Formula 101 With Brewers Yeast, 300 Caps
Garlic (Kyolic)	As directed on label.	Decreases and stabilizes blood sugar levels. Enhances immunity and improves circulation.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Garlic Powder, Granules & Minced, Certified Organic, 4 oz. to 1 lb. Kalyx: Garlic Juice Powder, 1 kg (2.2 lbs) Kalyx: Garlic Extract (Allium sativum), 2 fl. oz. Kalyx: Garlic Extract (Allium sativum), 8 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Garlic Time, Time Release Garlic, 180 Caps HerbsPro: Garlic, Super Odorless, Now Foods, 5000 mg, 180 Caps HerbsPro: Garlic Gold Allicin, Olympian Labs, 600 mg / 7200 mcg, 60 Caplets HerbsPro: Pure Garlic Allicin, 5000 mg, 90 Tabs HerbsPro: Garlipure Maximum Allicin Garlic, Natrol, 600 mg, 100 Tabs TakeHerb: Kyolic Aged Garlic Liquid Extract, Formula 100, Wakunaga, 4 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Kyolic Aged Garlic, Formula 100, High Potency, Wakunaga, 600 mg, 200 Caps TakeHerb: Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract, Formula 100, Wakunaga, 100 VCaps TakeHerb: Kyolic One Per Day, Wakunaga, 60 Caplets. TakeHerb: Garlic Gold, Olympian Lab, 600 mg (7200 mcg Allicin), 250 Caplets TakeHerb: Quintessence Pure Garlic, Natrol, 1000 mg, 250 Caps TakeHerb: Garlic Oil, Cholesterol Level Support, Good'n Natural, 5000 mg, 100 Softgels TakeHerb: Garlic, Odorless, NOW Foods, 2500 mg, 250 Softgels. TakeHerb: Super Odorless Garlic, NOW Foods, 5000 mg, 180 Caps
L-Carnitine	500 mg twice daily, on an empty stomach. Take with water. Do not take with milk. Take with 50 mg vitamin B-6 and 100 mg vitamin C for better absorption.	Mobilizes fat.
HerbsPro: L-Carnitine, Now Foods, 500 mg, 60 Caps HerbsPro: L-Carnitine, Jarrow Formulas, 500 mg, 180 Caps HerbsPro: L-Carnitine Liquid, Tropical Punch, NOW Foods, 1000 mg, 16 oz. HerbsPro: L-Carnitine Liquid, Citrus, NOW Foods, 1000 mg, 16 oz. HerbsPro: L-Carnitine Liquid, Citrus, Triple Strength, NOW Foods, 3000 mg, 16 oz. L-Carnitine Liquid provides all of the extensive benefits of Carnitine in a highly absorbable liquid form. L-Carnitine Liquid is a non-essential amino acid that helps to maintain overall good health by facilitating the transfer of fatty acid groups into the mitochondrial membrane for cellular energy production. It naturally occurs in red meat and other animal-source foods, but we recommend supplementation to obtain optimal levels of this excellent amino acid. TakeHerb: Acetyl L-Carnitine, Source Naturals, 500 mg, 60 Tabs TakeHerb: Acetyl L-Carnitine, Carlson Lab, 500 mg, 120 Caps TakeHerb: Acetyl L-Carnitine Powder, Carlson Lab, 100 grams Kalyx: Acetyl L-Carnitine, Nutricology, 500 mg, 100 Caps Kalyx: Acetyl L-Carnitine, TwinLab, 500 mg, 30 Caps House of Nutrition: Acetyl L-Carnitine Powder, Vital Nutrient, 100 gms House of Nutrition: Acetyl-L Carnitine Pure Powder, NOW Foods, 3 oz. House of Nutrition: Acetyl L-Carnitine, Jarrow, 250 mg, 120 Caps House of Nutrition: Acetyl L-Carnitine, Jarrow, 500 mg, 60 Caps House of Nutrition: Acetyl L-Carnitine, Carlson, 500 mg, 120 Caps House of Nutrition: Acetyl-L Carnitine, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 Caps House of Nutrition: Acetyl L-Carnitine, Doctor's Best, 588 mg, 120 Caps House of Nutrition: Acetyl-L Carnitine, NOW Foods, 750 mg, 90 Tabs House of Nutrition: Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL, Designs For Health, 800 mg, 90 Caps House of Nutrition: Acetyl L-Carnitine, Solgar, 1000 mg, 30 Tabs House of Nutrition: Acetyl L-Carnitine, Physiologic, 1000 mg, 30 Caps
Plus L-Glutamine	500 mg twice daily, on an empty stomach. Take with water. Do not take with milk.	Reduces the craving for sugars.
HerbsPro: L-Glutamine Powder, Anabol Naturals, 100 Grams HerbsPro: L-Glutamine Powder, Anabol Naturals, 500 Grams HerbsPro: L-Glutamine, Nutricology, 500 mg, 100 Caps HerbsPro: L-Glutamine, Source Naturals, 500 mg, 100 Tabs HerbsPro: L-Glutamine, TwinLab, 500 mg, 100 Caps HerbsPro: L-Glutamine, Now Foods, 1000 mg, 240 Caps House of Nutrition: L-Glutamine, Free Form, Now Foods, 500 mg, 120 Caps TakeHerb: Glutamine, NOW Foods, 1500 mg, 180 Tabs TakeHerb: Glutamine, NOW Foods, 1500 mg, 90 Tabs TakeHerb: L-Glutamine, NOW Foods, 1000 mg, 240 Caps TakeHerb: L-Glutamine, NOW Foods, 1000 mg, 120 Caps TakeHerb: Glutamine, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 120 Caps TakeHerb: Glutamine Powder, NOW Foods, 1 lb.. TakeHerb: Glutamine Pure Powder, NOW Foods, 6 oz. TakeHerb: Glutamine Powder, NOW Foods, 1000 grams TakeHerb: L-Glutamine, Dymatize, 1000 grams TakeHerb: Power Glutamine, Pharmaceutical Grade L-Glutamine, Champion Nutrition, 454 grams TakeHerb: Glutamine Fuel Powder, Twin Lab, Pure L-Glutamine, 4500 mg, 18 oz.
Plus Taurine	500 mg twice daily, on an empty stomach. Take with water. Do not take with milk.	Aids in the release of insulin.
Kalyx: Taurine, Nutricology, Free Form, 1000 mg, 250 Caps Kalyx: L-Taurine, Nutricology, Pure Free Form Amino Acid, 500 mg, 100 Caps Kalyx: Mega Taurine, TwinLab, 1000 mg, 50 Caps TakeHerb: Taurine Powder, Life Extension, 300 grams House of Nutrition: American Biologic Taurine Plus Drops, 1 oz.
Quercetin (Activated Quercetin) (Quercetin-C)	100 mg 3 times daily.	Helps protect the membranes of the lens of the eye from accumulations of polyols as a result of high glucose levels.
Kalyx: Quercetin, Natrol, 250 mg, 50 Caps Kalyx: Quercetin, Nutricology, 300 mg, 60 Caps Kalyx: Quercetin, Herbal Extracts Plus, 600 mg, 360 Caps Kalyx: Quercetin With Bioflavonoids, Nutricology, 100 Caps HerbsPro: Activated Quercetin, Source Naturals, 300 mg, 100 Tabs HerbsPro: Activated Quercetin, Source Naturals, 300 mg, 200 Tabs HerbsPro: Quercetin Plus C, TwinLab, 500 mg / 1400 mg, 100 Caps HerbsPro: Quercetin Nutra Drops, Source Naturals, 2 oz. TakeHerb: Quercetin, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 VCaps TakeHerb: Quercetin With Bromelain, Doctor's Best, 250 mg / 125 mg, 180 Caps TakeHerb: Quercetin With Bromelain, NOW Foods, 800 mg / 200 mg (2,000 GDU), 120 VCaps TakeHerb: Quercetin Complex, Solgar, 100 VCaps TakeHerb: Activated Quercetin, Source Naturals, 1000 mg, 200 Tabs TakeHerb: Activated Quercetin Capsule, Source Naturals, 50 Caps TakeHerb: Activated Quercetin, Source Naturals, 1000 mg, 100 Tabs TakeHerb: Activated Quercetin Capsule, Source Naturals, 100 Caps TakeHerb: Activated Quercetin, Source Naturals, 1000 mg, 50 Tabs TakeHerb: Activated Quercetin Capsule, Source Naturals, 50 Caps
Raw Adrenal Glandular And Raw Pancreas Glandular And Thyroid Glandular	As directed on labels.	Aids in rebuilding and nourishing these organs. See Glandular Therapy.
ADRENAL GLANDULARS HerbsPro: Raw Adrenal, Natural Sources, 60 Caps HerbsPro: Raw Adrenal, Ultra Glandulars, 200 mg, 60 Tabs HerbsPro: Adrenal Cortex Glandular, Ultra Glandular, 200 mg, 60 Tabs PANCREAS GLANDULARS HerbsPro: Pancreas Organic Glandulars, Pork, Nutricology, 425 mg, 60 Caps HerbsPro: Pancreas Organic Glandulars, Lamb, Nutricology, 425 mg, 90 Caps HerbsPro: Raw Pancreas Glandular, Ultra Glandulars, 200 mg, 60 Tabs HerbsPro: Raw Pancreas, Natural Sources, 50 Tabs THYROID GLANDULARS HerbsPro: Raw Thyroid, Natural Sources, 60 Caps HerbsPro: Raw Thyroid, Natural Sources, 90 Caps HerbsPro: Raw Thyroid Glandular, Ultra Glandulars, 200 mg, 90 Tabs
Vanadium	As directed on label.	Vanadium aids insulin's ability to move glucose into the cells. Use Vanadyl Sulfate form. Vanadyl Sulfate is a trace mineral that is believed to help support normal glucose and lipid metabolism. Vanadyl Sulfate is a supplement derived from the trace mineral vanadium.
House of Nutrition: Vanadium, Douglas Labs, 250 mcg, 60 Tabs House of Nutrition: Chromium-Vanadium (Colloidal), Futurebiotics, 4 fl. oz. House of Nutrition: Vanadium With Chromium, Source Naturals, 1000 mcg (1 mg) / 200 mcg, 90 Tabs House of Nutrition: Vanadium With Chromium, Source Naturals, 1000 mcg (1 mg) / 200 mcg, 180 Tabs TakeHerb: Vanadyl Sulfate, Country Life, 5000 mcg, 180 VCaps TakeHerb: Vanadyl Sulfate, Ultimate Nutrition, 10 mg, 75 Tabs TakeHerb: Vanadyl Sulfate, Ultimate Nutrition, 10 mg, 150 Tabs TakeHerb: Chelated Vanadium, Carlson Labs, 120 Tabs TakeHerb: Vanadyl Sulfate, Genesis Nutrition, 8 mg, 60 Tabs
Vitamin B Complex	50 mg of each B vitamin daily, with meals 3 times daily (amounts of individual vitamins in a complex will vary). Do not exceed 300 mg daily from all supplements.	B vitamins work best when taken together.
Kalyx: Super Vitamin B-Complex With B-12, Schiff, 120 Caps Kalyx: Vitamin B-Complex, Schiff, 50 mg, 100 Tabs Kalyx: Vitamin B-Complex, Schiff, From Whole Rice, 50 mg, 100 Softgels Kalyx: Complete B-Complex, Rainbow Light, 180 Tabs Kalyx: Stress B-Complex, TwinLab, 100 Caps Kalyx: Vitamin B-100 Complex, Thompson, 60 Tabs HerbsPro: Liquid B-Complex With Vitamin B-12, NOW Foods, 8 oz. HerbsPro: Platinum Vitamin-B Complex, Nature's Answer, 16 oz. HerbsPro: Liquid Yeast B Complex, TwinLab, 16 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Coenzymate B Complex, Sublingual Orange, Source Naturals, 120 Tabs HerbsPro: Coenzymate B Complex, Sublingual Peppermint, Source Naturals, 120 Tabs HerbsPro: Stress B-Complex, TwinLab, 250 Caps HerbsPro: Super B Complex, Herbal Liquid, TwinLab, 8 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Super B Complex, Regular Liquid Formula, 8 fl. oz. HerbsPro: B Complex Liquid, World Organics, 16 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Maxi B-50 Complex, Maxi-Health Research, 100 Caps HerbsPro: Coenzymate B Complex, Sublingual Orange, Source Naturals, 60 Tabs Kalyx: B-Complex Gummy Vitamins, Be Calm Strawberry For Adults, Nutrition Now, 70 Gummy Chewables TakeHerb: Liquid B Complex, B Vitamins With Energy Herbs, Tropical Oasis, 16 oz. TakeHerb: Super B-Complex Regular Liquid, TwinLab, 8 oz. TakeHerb: Liquid Yeast B-Complex, TwinLab, 16 oz. TakeHerb: Ultra B Liquid, World Organics, In Raisin Juice, 16 oz. TakeHerb: Liquid B-Complex, With Vitamin C, Strawberry Flavor, Lifetime, 16 oz.
Plus Extra Biotin	5-50 mg (5,000-50,000 mcg) daily.	Improves the metabolism of glucose. Biotin does not appear to have any toxic levels when taken at high doses. Studies have been done with doses between 5 mg (5,000 mcg) to 15 mg (15,000 mcg) daily. Biotin is not known to be toxic. Oral biotin supplementation has been well-tolerated in doses up to 200 mg/day in people with hereditary disorders of biotin metabolism. In people without disorders of biotin metabolism, doses of up to 5 mg/day for two years were not associated with adverse effects.
Kalyx: Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Thompson Nutritional, 800 mcg, 90 Tabs Kalyx: Biotin, Natrol, 1000 mcg, 100 Tabs Kalyx: Biotin, Natrol, Maximum Strength, 10,000 mcg, 100 Tabs Kalyx: Biotin, Thompson Nutritional, 5 mg, 60 Caps Kalyx: Biotin 5000, Nutricology, 5000 mcg, 60 Caps Kalyx: Biotin, TwinLab, 600 mcg, 100 Caps HerbsPro: Biotin, Country Life, 500 mcg, 100 Tabs HerbsPro: Biotin, Source Naturals, 600 mcg, 200 Tabs HerbsPro: Biotin, Country Life, 1000 mcg, 100 Tabs HerbsPro: Biotin, High Potency, Vegetarian, Country Life, 5 mg (5000 mcg), 120 Caps TakeHerb: Biotin, Now Foods, 1000 mcg, 100 Caps TakeHerb: Biotin, Now Foods, 5000 mcg, 120 VCaps
And Inositol	50 mg daily.	Important for circulation and for prevention of atherosclerosis.
Kalyx: Inositol, TwinLab, 500 mg, 100 Caps HerbsPro: Inositol, Natures Way, 500 mg, 100 Caps HerbsPro: Inositol Powder, Country Life, 650 mg, 2 oz. HerbsPro: Inositol Powder, Country Life, 650 mg, 4 oz. HerbsPro: Inositol Power, Country Life, 650 mg, 8 oz. HerbsPro: Inositol, Jarrow Formulas, 750 mg, 100 Caps TakeHerb: IP-6 Inositol Hexophosphate, Jarrow Formulas, 500 mg, 120 Caps TakeHerb: Cell Forte With IP-6 & Inositol, Enzymatic Therapy, 120 Tabs TakeHerb: Cell Forte With IP-6 & Inositol, Enzymatic Therapy, 240 Tabs TakeHerb: Cell Forte Max3, Enzymatic Therapy, 120 Ultracaps TakeHerb: Cell Forte With IP-6 & Inositol Powder, Enzymatic Therapy, 14.6 oz. TakeHerb: Cell Forte With IP-6 & Inositol Chewable, Enzymatic Therapy, 60 Chew Tabs
Vitamin B-12	As prescribed by health care provider or directed on label.	Needed to prevent diabetic neuropathy. Injections (under a health care provider's supervision) are best. If injections are not available, use a lozenge or sublingual form.
HerbsPro: Vitamin B-12, Country Life, 500 mcg, 100 Tabs HerbsPro: Vitamin B-12, Time Release, Country Life, 1000 mcg, 60 Tabs HerbsPro: Vitamin B-12 Lozenges, Natures Way, 2000 mcg, 100 Lozenges HerbsPro: Vitamin B-12 Gummy Adult Chewables, Raspberry Flavor, Nutrition Now, 100 Count HerbsPro: Vitamin B-12 with Folic Acid Sublingual, Natural Cherry, Country Life, 500 mcg, 100 Lozenges TakeHerb: Vitamin B-Complex B-12 Sublingual Liquid, Good'n Natural, Promotes Energy Metabolism, 2 oz. TakeHerb: Vitamin B-12 Liquid B-Complex, NOW Foods, 2 oz. TakeHerb: Vitamin B-12 Liquid B-Complex, NOW Foods, 8 oz. TakeHerb: Sublingual Liquid B-12 With B-Complex, 2000 mcg, Solgar, 2 oz. TakeHerb: Vegan Sublingual B-12, Deva Nutrition, 90 Tabs TakeHerb: Ultra Vitamin B-12, NOW Foods, 4 fl. oz.
Zinc	50-80 mg daily. Do not exceed a total of 100 mg daily from all supplements.	Deficiency has been associated with diabetes. Use zinc gluconate lozenges or OptiZinc for best absorption.
HerbsPro: Zinc Orotate, NCI (Dr. Hans Nieper), 60 mg, 200 Tabs HerbsPro: Zinc High Potency, Thompson Nutritional Products, 50 mg, 60 Tabs HerbsPro: Zinc Plus, Olympian Labs, 30 mg, 100 Caps HerbsPro: Opti L-Zinc, Now Foods, 30 mg, 100 Caps HerbsPro: Zinc Lozenges, FoodScience of Vermont, 23 mg, 60 Lozenges HerbsPro: Ultimate Zinc - C, NOW Foods, 100 Lozenges HerbsPro: Zinc Gluconate, NOW Foods, 50 mg, 100 Tabs HerbsPro: Zinc Picolinate, NOW Foods, 50 mg, 120 Caps TakeHerb: Wellness Zinc Lozenges With Vitamin C (Zinc Ascorbate), Source Naturals, 23 mg / 30 mg, 120 Tabs TakeHerb: Wellness Zinc Throat Spray, Source Naturals, 2 oz. TakeHerb: Zinc Plus, Olympian Labs, 30 mg, 100 Caps TakeHerb: OptiZinc, Zinc Monomethionine Complex, Source Naturals, 240 Tabs Kalyx: Zinc, TwinLab, 30 mg, 100 Caps Kalyx: Zinc, TwinLab, 50 mg, 180 Caps Kalyx: Zinc & Echinacea, Quantum, 48 Cherry Flavored Lozenges
Coenzyme Q-10	80 mg daily.	Improves circulation and stabilizes blood sugar.
Kalyx: Super CoQ10, TwinLab, 50 mg, 60 Caps Kalyx: CoEnzyme Q-10, Natrol, Time Release, 100 mg, 30 VCaps Kalyx: CoEnzyme Q-10, Natrol, 200 mg, 45 Softgels Kalyx: CoEnzyme Q-10, Natrol, 50 mg, 60 Caps HerbsPro: Coenzyme Q10, Vegan, 25 mg, 60 Tabs HerbsPro: Coenzyme Q10 Sublingual, Peppermint, Source Naturals, 30 mg, 120 Tabs HerbsPro: Coenzyme Q10, Source Naturals, 30 mg, 120 Softgels HerbsPro: Coenzyme Q10 Sublingual, Peppermint, Source Naturals, 60 mg, 120 Tabs HerbsPro: Coenzyme Q10, Source Naturals, 75 mg, 120 Caps HerbsPro: Coenzyme Q10, Source Naturals, 100 mg, 90 Softgels HerbsPro: Coenzyme Q10, Ultra Potency, Source Naturals, 125 mg, 60 Caps HerbsPro: Coenzyme Q10, Source Naturals, 200 mg, 60 Softgels HerbsPro: Coenzyme Q10, Source Naturals, 400 mg, 60 Softgels
Coenzyme A	As directed on label.	Facilitates the repair of RNA and DNA. Supports the immune system's detoxification of many dangerous substances. Can streamline metabolism, ease depression and fatigue, and increase energy. Works well with CoQ10.
COENZYME A INGREDIENTS Coenzyme A (CoA, CoASH, or HSCoA) is a coenzyme, notable for its role in the synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids, and the oxidation of pyruvate in the citric acid cycle. All sequenced genomes encode enzymes that use coenzyme A as a substrate, and around 4% of cellular enzymes use it (or a thioester, such as acetyl-CoA) as a substrate.[1] It is adapted from cysteamine, pantothenate, and adenosine triphosphate. (Source: Wikipedia: Coenzyme A) The nutrients supplied by Coenzyme-A product also help the cells efficiently deliver fuel from aerobic and anaerobic metabolism to the TCA cycle for energy release. Because the human body can rapidly absorb these nutrients, Coenzyme-A can be taken by an athlete shortly before a workout or sport performance to provide extra metabolic power when they need it the most. Proprietary Formula: Calcium Pyruvate - 46 mg; Magnesium (as Dimagnesium Malate) - 20 mg; Coenzyme A Modulator Matrix-I - 1000 mg; Pantethine Powder; Calcium Pyruvate; Dimagnesium Malate; Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL; L-Cysteine HCL. (Source: www.coenzyme-a.com)
Magnesium	750 mg daily.	Important for enzyme systems and pH balance. Protects against coronary artery spasm in arteriosclerosis.
Kalyx: Magnesium, Thompson Nutritional, 100 mg, 120 Tabs Kalyx: Magnesium, TwinLab, 400 mg, 100 Caps Kalyx: Magnesium, TwinLab, 400 mg, 200 Caps Kalyx: Magnesium Chloride Liquid, Nutricology, 8 oz. Kalyx: Magnesium Citrate Powder, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. Kalyx: Magnesium Citrate Powder, Frontier Natural, 1 lb. Kalyx: Magnesium Malate, Thompson Nutritional, 400 mg, 120 Tabs HerbsPro: Chelated Magnesium, Country Life, 250 mg, 180 Tabs HerbsPro: Buried Treasure Liquid Magnesium, 16 oz. HerbsPro: Bone Builder With Magnesium Glycinate, Ethical Nutrients, 220 Tabs TakeHerb: Chelated Magnesium, Solgar, 400 mg, 100 Tabs TakeHerb: Chelated Magnesium, Solgar, 400 mg, 250 Tabs TakeHerb: Magnesium Blend Liquid, Orange Vanilla, Lifetime, 16 fl. oz.
Manganese	5-10 mg daily. Take separately from calcium.	Needed for repair of the pancreas. Also a cofactor in key enzymes of glucose metabolism. Deficiency is common in people with diabetes.
Kalyx: Manganese, TwinLab, 10 mg, 100 Caps HerbsPro: Manganese, Natural Chelated, TwinLab, 10 mg, 100 Caps HerbsPro: Manganese Chelate, Source Naturals, 15 mg, 100 Tabs HerbsPro: Manganese Chelate, Source Naturals, 15 mg, 250 Tabs TakeHerb: Chelated Manganese, Solgar, 8 mg, 100 Tabs TakeHerb: Manganese, Nature's Plus, 50 mg, 90 Tabs TakeHerb: Manganese Acetate Liquid, Hanna's Vibropathics, 1 oz. House of Nutrition: Manganese, Nature's Life, 25 mg, 100 VTabs House of Nutrition: Chelated Manganese, Carlson Labs, 20 mg, 250 Tabs House of Nutrition: Manganese Chelated, Kals, 12 mg, 100 Tabs House of Nutrition: BodyBio/E-Lyte 6 Manganese Trace Minerals, 4 oz. House of Nutrition: Manganese Trace Minerals #6, BodyBio, 2.5 mg, 2 oz.
Psyllium Husks Or Aerobic Bulk Cleanse (ABC) (Aerobic Life Industries)	As directed on label. Take with a large glass of water. Take separately from other supplements and medications.	Psyllium husks and Aerobic Bulk Cleans are good fiber sources and fat mobilizers. Flax seed is a good fiber source as well as a source of essential fatty acids.
Mountain Rose Herbs: Flax Meal & Whole Flax Seed, Certified Organic, 4 oz. to 1 lb. Mountain Rose Herbs: Psyllium Husk & Powder, Seed & Powder, Certified Organic, 4 oz. to 1 lb. TakeHerb: Organic Essential Whole Flaxseed, Spectrum Naturals, 15 oz. TakeHerb: Organic Essential Ground Flaxseed, Spectrum Naturals, 15 oz. TakeHerb: Flax Seed, FiProFLAX Sprouted, Health From The Sun, 16 oz. TakeHerb: Organic Roasted Flaxseed, Spectrum Essentials, 12 oz. TakeHerb: Organic Ground Flaxseed With Mixed Berries, Spectrum Essentials, 12 oz. TakeHerb: Super Fabulous Fiber, Lewis Lab, 16 oz. TakeHerb: Multiple Fiber Formula, Soluble & Insoluble Fiber, Solgar, 120 VCaps TakeHerb: Fiber Plus Powder, Apple Spice Flavor, Yerba Prima, 12 oz. Kalyx: Psyllium Husk, Bazaar of India, Plantago ovata, 1 lb. Kalyx: Psyllium Husk, Starwest Botanicals, 500 mg, 100 Caps Kalyx: Psyllium Husk, Starwest Botanicals, 500 mg, 500 VCaps Kalyx: Psyllium Husk Powder, Certified Organic (Plantago ovata), Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. Kalyx: Smoothe Move Fiber With Organic Psylllium, Traditional Medicinals, 180 Caps Kalyx: Truman's Fiber, 12 oz.
Important
Vitamin A	15,000 IU daily. If you are pregnant, do not exceed 10,000 IU daily.	An important antioxidant needed to maintain the health of the eyes. Use emulsion form for the best absorption.
Kalyx: Vitamin A & D, TwinLab Allergy D, 10,000 IU / 400 IU, 100 Caps House of Nutrition: Vitamin A, Nature's Life, 10,000 IU, 100 Softgels House of Nutrition: Vitamin A, Nature's Life, 10,000 IU, 250 Softgels House of Nutrition: Vitamin A, Nature's LIfe, 25,000 IU, 100 Softgels House of Nutrition: Vitamin A & D-3, BlueBonnet, 25,000 I.U. / 1000 I.U., 100Softgels House of Nutrition: Vitamin A Suppositories, Wise Woman Herbal, 10 Count House of Nutrition: Vitamin A Suppositories, Wise Woman Herbal, 30 Count House of Nutrition: Solaray's Emulsified Dry Vitamin A, 25,000 IU, 60 Caps House of Nutrition: Thompson's Nutritional Vitamin A & D Fish Liver Oil, 10,000 IU / 400 IU, 30 Softgels House of Nutrition: Vitamin A Palmitate, Carlson Lab, 15,000 IU, 120 Gels House of Nutrition: Vitamin A, BlueBonnet, 1000 IU, 100 Softgels TakeHerb: Vitamin A, NOW Foods, 10,000 IU, 100 Softgels TakeHerb: Vitamin A, Nature's Way, 10,000 IU, 100 Softgels
Plus Natural Beta-Carotene Or Carotenoid Complex (Betatene)	25,000 IU daily. As directed on label.	An antioxidant and precursor of vitamin A. Needed by all cells for repair and rebuilding. Important antioxidant needed to maintain the health of the eyes.
Kalyx: Beta Carotene, Thompson Nutritional, 25,000 IU, 30 Softgels Kalyx: Beta Carotene, Schiff, 25,000 IU, 90 Softgels Kalyx: Beta Carotene, FoodScience Laboratories, 25,000 IU, 180 Softgels Kalyx: Beta Carotene, Thompson Nutritional, 25,000 IU, 30 Softgels HerbsPro: Carotenoid Complex, Country Life, 60 Softgels House of Nutrition: Biochem Phyto-Nutrient Carotenoid Complex, Country Life, 60 Softgels House of Nutrition: Carotenoid Complex, Pharmax, 60 Caps TakeHerb: Advanced Carotenoid Complex, Solgar, 60 Softgels TakeHerb: LycoPom, New Chapter, 60 VCaps TakeHerb: NAT Beta Carotene, NOW Foods, 25,000 IU, 180 Softgels TakeHerb: Oceanic Beta Carotene, Solgar, 25,000 IU, 180 Softgels
Vitamin C With Bioflavonoids	3,000-6,000 mg daily, in divided doses.	Essential in immune function and tissue repair. Deficiency may lead to vascular problems in people with diabetes.
Kalyx: Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Powder, Pure, Nutricology, 1000 mg, 120 Grams Kalyx: Vitamin C, Pure, Nutricology, 1000 mg, 100 Caps Kalyx: HerbaLozenges Orange C, Zand, 125 mg, 15 Per Bag Kalyx: Gummy Vitamin C Slices, Rainbow Light, 30 Single Serve Packets Kalyx: Fruit Snacks, 100% Vitamin C, Farley's & Sathers Candy Co., 5 lbs. Kalyx: Ester- C Powder With Citrus Bioflavonoids, American Health, 8 oz. Kalyx: Ester-C Liquid, American Health, 8 fl. oz. Kalyx: Ester-C Advanced Antioxidant Formula, American Health, 90 Vegetarian Tabs Kalyx: Ester-C Chewable Wafers, American Health, 250 mg, 125 Wafers HerbsPro: Maxi-C Complex Vitamin C, Country Life, 1000 mg, 180 Tabs TakeHerb: Ascorbic Acid Powder (Vitamin C), NOW Foods, 3 lbs. TakeHerb: Ascorbate C Powder, TwinLab, 2000 mg, 8 oz. TakeHerb: Liquid C With Rose Hips, Good'n Natural, 300 mg, 4 oz. TakeHerb: Alive! Organic Vitamin C Powder, Made With Organic Fruit, Nature's Way, 120 grams TakeHerb: Vitamin C-500 Complex With Bioflavonoids, Acerola & RoseHips, NOW Foods, 100 Tabs
Vitamin E	200-400 IU daily.	Improves circulation and prevents complications through its antioxidant properties. Use d-alpha-tocopherol emulsion form for easier assimilation and greater safety at higher doses.
Kalyx: Vitamin E One Grand, Thompson Nutritional, 1000 IU, 30 Softgels Mountain Rose Herbs: Vitamin E Oil, Mixed Tocopherols, GMO Free, Kosher Certified, 7500 IU per oz., 2 oz. to 1 gallon TakeHerb: Natural Vitamin E Oil, Good'n Natural, 30000 IU, 2.5 oz. Kalyx: Vitamin E One Grand, Thompson Nutritional, 1000 IU, 30 Softgels TakeHerb: Vitamin E, Good'n Natural, 1000 IU, 100 Softgels TakeHerb: Vitamin E, D-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, NOW Foods, 600 IU, 100 Softgels TakeHerb: Natural Dry Vitamin E, Country Life, 400 IU, 100 Tabs TakeHerb: Vitamin E, Dry, 100% Natural, TwinLab, 400 IU, 100 Caps TakeHerb: Vitamin E, D-Alpha Tocopherol, Source Naturals, 400 IU, 250 Softgels TakeHerb: Vitamin E, Mixed Alpha Tocopherol, Solgar, 400 IU, 100 Softgels TakeHerb: Vitamin E, Natural With Mixed Tocopherols, Enzymatic Therapy, 400 IU, 100 Softgels TakeHerb: Vitamin E, D-Alpha Tocopherol, Source Naturals, 200 IU, 250 Softgels TakeHerb: Vitamin E, Mixed Tocopherols, Solgar, 200 IU, 250 Softgels TakeHerb: Vitamin E, Dry Alpha Tocopherol, Solgar, 200 IU, 100 VCaps TakeHerb: Vitamin E, D-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, Natural, 21st Century, 200 IU, 110 Softgels TakeHerb: Vitamin E, Mixed Tocopherols, Solgar, 100 IU, 250 Softgels
Helpful
Calcium	1,500 mg daily.	Important for pH balance.
Gold Crown Natural Products: Liquid Calcium with Vitamin D, 1200 mg / 400 IU, 60 Softgels Kalyx: Calcium With Vitamin D, TwinLab, 1000 mg / 400 IU, 120 Tabs Kalyx: Calcium Citrate Powder, Frontier Natural, 1 lb. Kalyx: Calcium Complex, Calcium & Magnesium, All One, 1000 mg / 500 mg, 8.5 oz. HerbsPro: Calcium Plus Liquid, French Vanilla, Buried Treasure Products, 16 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Calcium Plus Liquid, Blueberry, Buried Treasure Products, 16 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Calcium with Magnesium Chewable Wafers, Vanilla / Orange, Country Life, 1000 mg / 500 mg, 120 Wafers HerbsPro: Calcium Magnesium Complex Powder, All-One Nutri-Tech, 1000 mg / 500 mg, 8.5 oz. HerbsPro: Calcium Magnesium Liquid, Mint Flavor, Enzymatic Therapy, 16 oz. HerbsPro: Yummi Bears Vegetarian Calcium With Vitamin D, Hero Nutritional Products, 90 Bears HerbsPro: Calcium Soft Chews, Chocolate, Nutrition Now, 500 mg, 75 Chews HerbsPro: Calcium Soft Chews, Fruit Flavor, Nutrition Now, 500 mg, 75 Chews HerbsPro: Just An Ounce Liquid Calcium & Magnesium, Almond Flavor, Trimedica, 16 oz. HerbsPro: Calm Plus Calcium, Raspberry-Lemon, Peter Gillhams Natural Vitality, 8 oz. TakeHerb: Bone Strength Take Care, New Chapter, 120 Tabs TakeHerb: Liquid Coral Calcium Complex, Natural Calcium, Dynamic Health Labs, 32 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Osteo Rx, Bone Health & Density, Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, 120 Tabs TakeHerb: Calcium, Liquid Health, 32 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Calcium Citrate Chew, TwinLab, 1000 mg, 60 Wafers TakeHerb: Total Soy Calcium Shake, Vanilla, Naturade, 1000 mg, 17.3 oz. TakeHerb: Super Calcium-Magnesium With Vitamin D & Boron, Schiff, 1200 mg / 400 mg / 400 IU / 3 mg, 90 Softgels TakeHerb: Super Calcium With Vitamin D, Schiff, 1200 mg / 400 IU, 120 Softgels TakeHerb: Calcium Citrate With Magnesium, TwinLab, 300 mg / 150 mg, 250 Caps TakeHerb: Coral Calcium Complete Liquid, Buried Treasure, 32 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Coral Calcium Powder, Source Naturals, 8 oz.
Copper Complex	As directed on label.	Aids in protein metabolism and in many enzyme systems.
Kalyx: Copper Sebacate, Nutricology, 4 mg, 75 Caps HerbsPro: Copper Sebacate, Source Naturals, 22 mg, 120 Tabs HerbsPro: Copper Sebacate, Nutricology, 4 mg, 75 Caps House of Nutrition: Copper Complex, Natures Life, 100 Caps House of Nutrition: Copper, Solaray, 2 mg 100 Caps House of Nutrition: Pro-Copper, Ecological Formula, 4 mg, 60 Caps House of Nutrition: Chelated Copper, Carlson Lab, 5 mg, 100 Tabs TakeHerb: OptiZinc Plus Copper, NOW Foods, 30 mg / 300 mcg, 100 Caps TakeHerb: Copper, TwinLab, 2 mg, 100 Caps TakeHerb: Chelated Copper, Solgar, 2.5 mg, 100 Tabs TakeHerb: Copper Sebacate, Source Naturals, 22 mg, 120 Tabs
Maitake	1-4 g (1,000-4,000 mg) daily.	Maitake mushroom extract may help to normalize blood sugar levels.
Kalyx: Maitake Mushroom Extract, Health & Herbs, 2 fl. oz. Kalyx: Maitake Mushroom Extract, Health & Herbs, 8 fl. oz. Kalyx: Maitake, Freeze-Dried, Organic, Fungi Perfecti, 500 mg, 120 VCaps Chinese Herbs Direct: Maitake Full Spectrum, Planetary Formulas, 600 mg, 120 Tabs HerbsPro: Dry Maitake Pack, Maitake Mushroom Wisdom, 1 oz. HerbsPro: Maitake Extract Liquid, Hen of the Woods, Eclectic Institute, 1 oz. HerbsPro: Maitake Extract Liquid, Hen of the Woods, Eclectic Institute, 2 oz. HerbsPro: Maitake Bio-Beta-Glucan Extract, Alcohol Free, 2 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Full Spectrum Maitake Mushroom, Planetary Herbals, 600 mg, 60 Tabs HerbsPro: Full Spectrum Maitake Mushroom, Planetary Herbals, 600 mg, 120 Tabs House of Nutrition: Reishi Shiitake Maitake Mushroom Extract, Solgar, 50 Tabs Kalyx: Stamets 7 Mushroom Blend, Fungi Perfecti, 575 mg, 60 VCaps Kalyx: Stamets 7 Mushroom Blend Extract, Fungi Perfecti, 2 fl. oz. Kalyx: Mushroom Therapy (Trametes | Shiitake | Maitake | Reishi | Cordyceps), Rainbow Light, 60 VCaps
Multi-Enzyme Complex Plus Proteolytic Enzymes	As directed on label. Take with meals.	To aid digestion. Proper digestion is essential in management of diabetes.
Kalyx: Enzyme Probiotic Complex, American Health, 90 VCaps HerbsPro: Plant Enzymes, NOW Foods, 120 VCaps HerbsPro: Wellness Nutrition Digestive Enzymes, 120 Caps HerbsPro: Super Enzymes, NOW Foods, 180 Caps HerbsPro: Liquid-Gel Digestion Enzymes, Nature's Secret Irwin Naturals, 60 Softgels HerbsPro: All Complete Enzymes, TriMedica, 250 mg, 90 Caps HerbsPro: Essential Enzymes, Source Naturals, Vegetarian, 500 mg, 240 VCaps HerbsPro: Best Proteolytic Enzymes, Doctors Best, 90 VCaps House of Nutrition: Natural Factors Dr. Murray's Multi-Enzyme Vegetarian Formula, High Potency, 60 Caps House of Nutrition: Natural Factors Dr. Murray's Multi-Enzyme Vegetarian Formula, High Potency, 120 Caps TakeHerb: Bio Gestin Digestive Enzymes, Biotech Foods, 200 Caps TakeHerb: Broad Spectrum Enzyme Active, Natural Food Enzymes, Nature's Way, 90 Caps TakeHerb: Trevinol, Landis Revin Nutraceuticals, All Natural Systemic Enzymes, 90 Count TakeHerb: RejuvenZyme, Whole Body Systemic Enzymes, Source Naturals, 180 Caps
Pantethine	As directed on label.	A form of pantothenic acid that reduces LDL cholesterol and helps prevent buildup in the arteries.
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Pycnogenol Or Grape Seed Extract	As directed on label. As directed on label.	Contains powerful antioxidants that also enhance the activity of vitamin C and strengthens connective tissue, including that of the cardiovascular system.
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Spirulina Or Spiru-tein from Nature's Plus	As directed on label. Take between meals.	To supply protein, needed to build and repair tissue. Also acts as an appetite stimulant.
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DIABETES SUPPLEMENTAL PRODUCTS

Information, products and supplements for diabetes, a disease of the pancreas related to the release of insulin into the blood stream. Consult with your health care provider or midwife before taking any nutritional supplement or changing your dietary/medicational plan. Please note that some of these products may not be recommended for use during pregnancy. Be sure to read product descriptions carefully before using.

ALFALFA PRODUCTS Alfalfa's (Medicago sativa) deep root system pulls valuable minerals from the soil. With the aid of sunlight, nutrients including beta carotene and chlorophyll are made available to the body in a usable form. Alfalfa is one of the best natural sources of vitamin K and a rich source of vitamins A, B Complex, C, D, and E, biotin, carotenes, calcium, phosphorus, choline, inositol, PABA, actacosonal, trace minerals including iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, chlorophyll, and many other nutrients. Alfalfa is an excellent tonic for the whole body and it may help build iron levels in blood. It contains natural fluoride that may help rebuild tooth decay and strengthen tooth enamel. It is a good infection fighter and may help cleanse the body of toxins. Alfalfa contains 8 digestive enzymes, thereby aiding the digestion of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. The resultant improved assimilation is helpful for gastritis, indigestion, morning sickeness, and nausea. Alfalfa tea is an appetite stimulator. Vitamin K helps blood to clot by moving calcium into proteins that form a microscopic net to capture red blood cells. Vitamin K likewise helps bones to knit by working with vitamin D and glutamic acid to activate osteocalcin. The combination of these three nutrients is essential to building good bone. Your body can not use calcium without it. Alfalfa not only helps keep calcium in bones, it helps keep calcium out of the linings of arteries. Good for the pituitary gland and to help the quantity and quality of mother’s milk. Alfalfa is used with homeopathic remedy Lactuca Virosa to stimulate milk production in breastfeeding mothers. It can also be used with blessed thistle, fenugreek, and/or marshmallow for this purpose. Mountain Rose Herbs: Alfalfa Leaf, Powder & Sprouting Seed, Certified Organic, 4 oz. to 1 lb. Bulk Herbs Kalyx: Alfalfa, Thompson Nutritional, 500 mg, 180 Tabs Kalyx: Alfalfa Sprouting Seed, Certified Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 4 oz. Kalyx: Alfalfa Mint Herbal Tea Blend, Certified Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. Kalyx: Alfalfa Leaf, Cut & Sifted, Certified Organic, Frontier Herbs, 1 lb. Kalyx: Alfalfa Juice Extract Powder, 50% Protein, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. HerbsPro: Alfalfa Leaf, Organic, Cut & Sifted, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. HerbsPro: Alfalfa Leaf Powder, Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. HerbsPro: Alfalfa Leaf Tea, Alvita Teas, 30 Bags HerbsPro: Alfalco Alfalfa Tonic, Boericke & Tafel, 8 fl oz. HerbsPro: Alfalfa, Organic, Natures Answer, Alcohol Free, 1 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Alfalfa Extract, Eclectic Institute, 2 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Alfalfa Extract, Herb Pharm, 4 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Alfafa, Single Herb, Dr. Christophers Original Formulas, 100 Caps TakeHerb: Alfalfa Herb, NOW Foods, 10 Grain, 250 Tabs TakeHerb: Alfalfa Powder, NOW Foods, 1 lb

STEVIA PRODUCTS Stevia Sweetener an all natural, no calories, no carbs, no bitter aftertaste, with endless uses sweetener. HerbsPro: Stevia Balance Packets, Now Foods, 100 Packets / Box HerbsPro: Stevia Glycerite, Now Foods, 8 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Stevia Instant Tabs, Now Foods, 200 Tabs HerbsPro: Stevia Spoonable, Stevita, 16 oz. HerbsPro: Stevia Tea, Wisdom Herbs, 20 Bags

ALOE VERA PRODUCTS The magnificent Aloe plant, that is designed to be self-sufficient & thrive in the desert, feeds us in unique ways with its 250+ naturally occurring constituents including: enzymes, amino acids, essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, glycoproteins, sterols, growth factors, & all sizes of uniquely complex Aloe polysaccharides and mannans. Mountain Rose Herbs: Aloe Vera Leaf & Powder, Organic Bulk Herbs Mountain Rose Herbs: Aloe Vera Gel, Organic Bulk Herbs, 8 oz to 5 gallon sizes Kalyx: Aloe Vera Gel (Aloe Barbadensis Officinalis), Nature's Herbs, 50 Softgels Kalyx: Aloe Vera Gel, Starwest Botanicals, 16 fl. oz. Kalyx: Aloe Vera Juice, Preservative Free, Organic, Lily of the Desert, 16 fl. oz. Kalyx: Aloe Vera Juice, Preservative Free, Organic, Lily of the Desert, 32 fl. oz. Kalyx: Aloe Vera Juice, Preservative Free, Organic, Lily of the Desert, 1 gallon HerbsPro: Organic Aloe Vera Juice, Orange-Mango Flavor, Dynamic Health, 32 oz. HerbsPro: Organic Aloe Vera Juice, Cranberry Flavor, Dynamic Health, 32 oz. TakeHerb: Aloe Vera Gel & Juice, Wild Berry Flavor, Nature's Way, 1 Liter TakeHerb: Aloe Vera Concentrated Gel, NOW Foods, 4 oz. TakeHerb: Aloe Vera, NOW Foods, 5000 mg, 100 Softgels TakeHerb: Aloe Vera Gel, Nature's Herbs, 50 Softgels TakeHerb: Aloe Farms Aloe Vera Gel, Organic, NOW Foods, 32 oz.

ALPHA LIPOIC ACID PRODUCTS Alpha Lipoic Acid is central to recycling other antioxidants like Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and GSH glutathione. By "sparing" their destruction, Alpha Lipoate extends their antioxidant power. Being both water and fat soluble, lipoic acid is the "universal" antioxidant that can easily function in both cellular membranes and fluid media within and outside the cell. Kalyx: Alpha Lipoic Acid, 50 mg, 90 Tabs Kalyx: Alpha Lipoic Acid, 100 mg, 100 Caps Kalyx: Alpha Lipoic Acid, 250 mg, 60 Caps Kalyx: Alpha Lipoic Acid, 300 mg, 50 Caps Kalyx: Alpha Lipoic Acid, 600 mg, Double Strength, 30 Caps Kalyx: Alpha Lipoic Acid, AlphaBetic (For Diabetics), 30 Caps HerbsPro: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Timed Release, Source Naturals, 300 mg, 30 Tabs HerbsPro: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Timed Release, Source Naturals, 300 mg, 60 Tabs HerbsPro: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Timed Release, 300 mg, 120 Tabs HerbsPro: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Easy Solve, Lipid & Water Soluble Thiol, Jarrow Formulas, 100 mg, 60 Tabs HerbsPro: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Easy Solve, Lipid & Water Soluble Thiol, Jarrow Formulas, 100 mg, 180 Tabs TakeHerb: Alpha Betic Alpha Lipoic Acid, Enzymatic Therapy, 60 Caps TakeHerb: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Source Naturals, 200 mg, 60 Tabs TakeHerb: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Good'n Natural, 300 mg, 120 Softgels TakeHerb: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Solgar, 600 mg, 50 Tabs TakeHerb: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Good'n Natural, 600 mg, 60 Caps

SIBERIAN ELEUTHERO GINSENG PRODUCTS Ginseng is considered to be the King of all Tonics; as it provides stimulation to the entire body for stress, fatigue, weakness, and deficiencies. It stimulates and improves the brain cells and is especially stimulating for mental fatigue. Siberian Ginseng Root improves physical an mental vitality. It is an adaptogenic herb, which helps the body to adapt to daily stress. It is an ideal supplement for those leading a demanding and hectic lifestyle. Siberian Eleuthero Ginseng helps bronchial disorders and boosts energy. Caution: Do not use this herb if you have hypoglycemia, high blood pressure, or a heart disorder. Siberian Ginseng strengthens the adrenal and reproductive glands. It enhances immune function, helps prevent infection, promotes lung functioning and stimulates the appetite. It useful for bronchitis, circulatory problems, diabetes, infertility, lack of energy, and stress. There is some evidence that it can help ease withdrawal from cocaine, and help improve drug or alcohol induced liver dysfunction in older adults. Siberian Ginseng protects the body against the effects of radiation exposure. It is used by athletes for overall body strengthening. Siberian Ginseng is most effective in the treatment of prolonged exhaustion and debility, resulting from overwork and long-term stress. As a decoction take 35 ml of Siberian Ginseng 2 times a day for use as a general tonic. To take in tincture form, use 1/2 teaspoon with water 3 times a day. For other forms, read follow product label directions. PANAX GINSENG Mountain Rose Herbs: Ginseng Root (Panax), Organic Bulk Herbs HerbsPro: Panax Ginseng Tea, Alvita Teas, 24 Bags HerbsPro: Panax Ginseng, Enzymatic Therapy, 50 mg, 60 Tabs HerbsPro: Panax Ginseng, Source Naturals, 10 Grain, 648 mg, 50 Tabs HerbsPro: Panax Ginseng Extract, Chinese Imports, 1.76 fl. oz. ELETHERO ROOT Mountain Rose Herbs: Eleuthero Root, Organic Bulk Herbs Kalyx: Eleuthero Root Powder (Eleutherococcus senticosus; Siberian Ginseng), Certified Organic, Frontier Chinese Herbs, 1 lb Kalyx: Eleuthero Root (Eleutherococcus senticosus; Siberian Ginseng), Cut & Sifted, Certified Organic, Frontier Chinese Herbs, 1 lb Kalyx: Eleuthero Root Extract, Starwest Botanicals, Certified Organic, 1 fl. oz. Kalyx: Eleuthero Root Extract, Health & Herbs, 2 fl. oz. Kalyx: Eleuthero Root Extract, Starwest Botanicals, Certified Organic, 4 fl. oz. Kalyx: Eleuthero Root Extract, Health & Herbs, 8 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Siberian Eleuthero Tea, Sun Chlorella Products, 25 Tea Bags TakeHerb: Eleuthero Vascutone Herb Tea, Health King, 20 Tea Bags TakeHerb: Siberian Eleuthero, Imperial Ginseng, 2500 mg, 100 Caps TakeHerb: Eleuthero, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 250 Caps TakeHerb: Eleuthero Root, Starwest Botanicals, 470 mg, 100 Caps TakeHerb: Eleuthero Root, Starwest Botanicals, 470 mg, 500 Caps TakeHerb: Siberian Eleuthero Regular, Sun Chlorella Products, 300 Tabs TakeHerb: Siberian Eleuthero, Nature's Way, 235 mg Root & 250 mg Extract, 180 Caps TakeHerb: Eleuthero Root, Organic Cut & Sifted, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb TakeHerb: Eleuthero Root Powder, Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb TakeHerb: Siberian Eleuthero Root Extract, Nature's Answers, Alcohol-Free, 2 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Eleuthero Root Extract, Gaia Herbs, 2 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Eleuthero Root Extract, Gaia Herbs, 4 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Siberian Eleuthero, Imperial Elixir - Ginseng Company, 10 ml Extract Vials, 30 Count

APPETITE SUPPRESSANT PRODUCTS HerbsPro: 1-EZ Diet Appetite Suppressant, Maximum International, 60 Caps An all natural breakthrough dietary formula that reduces hunger without unwanted side effects, and addresses the underlying causes of hunger. Appetite Suppressant contains reputable herbs and proven special extracts shown to stabilize blood sugar, enhance metabolic processes (to utilize foods more effectively), and gently stimulate energy levels. HerbsPro: Appetite Suppressant, Natural Care, 60 Caps Appetite Suppressant is a safe homeopathic appetite suppressant that helps curb appetite, lessen sweet cravings, relieve hunger pains and help metabolize fat without caffeine or stimulants. A safe, maximum-strength, natural homeopathic therapy to help curb the appetite, control ravenous hunger, excessive desire for sweets, and hanger pains. An aid for effective appetite control to assist weight reduction.

ASTRAGALUS ROOT SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS Astragalus root is used to stimulate the immune system and astragalus root improves adrenal gland function and digestion. Astragalus root is considered to have a normalizing effect on the body's functions. Astragalus is an important herb in Chinese medicine and is commonly included in Chinese cuisine. Early Chinese writings refer to Astragalus as The Superior Tonic. Astragalus contains polysaccharides, flavonoid, saponins, choline, betaine, folic acid, amino acids, vitamins, and 14 minerals: selenium, zinc, iron, etc. As an adaptogen, it helps the body regain balance and is the most popular herb in Chinese medicine for its tonifying, diuretic, cardiotonic, vasodilating and other useful qualities, to help maintain normal functions of the liver, lung, kidney, stomach and heart, to boost energy, defer aging, detoxify, etc., to bolster white blood cells growth, support the immune systems, and to promote the effect of other herbs, and help reduce side effect of chemotherapy and radiation. HerbsPro: Astragalus Immunity Tea, Health King, 20 Bags HerbsPro: Astragalus, Dr. Christophers Formulas, 100 VCaps HerbsPro: Astragalus (70 Percent Extract), Now Foods, 500 mg, 90 VCaps HerbsPro: Full Spectrum Astragalus Extract, Planetary Herbals, Immune Support, 500 mg, 120 Tabs House of Nutrition: Astragalus Root Extract, Alcohol-Free, Gaia Herb, 4 oz. House of Nutrition: Astragalus Root Extract, BlueBonnet, 400 mg, 120 VCaps House of Nutrition: Astragalus Root, Nature's Way, 470 mg, 180 VCaps TakeHerb: Full Spectrum Astragalus Extract, Planetary Herbals, 500 mg, 120 Tabs TakeHerb: Full Spectrum Astragalus Extract Liquid, Planetary Herbals, 2 oz.

BASIL ESSENTIAL OIL PRODUCTS Basil, along with lotus, is revered as a sacred plant in India and has a warm, spicy aroma that is refreshing, uplifting, purifying and energizing. Essential oil is 100% pure. For aromatherapy use. For all other uses, carefully dilute with a carrier oil such as jojoba, grapeseed, olive, or almond oil prior to use. Please consult an essential oil book or other professional reference source for suggested dilution ratios. See MoonDragon's Aromatherapy Information. HerbsPro: Basil Oil, Now Foods, 1 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Basil (Ocimum basilcum) Essential Oil, Aura Cacia, 0.5 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Basil Pure Essential Oil, Natures Alchemy, 0.5 fl. oz.

BEAN POD PRODUCTS Bean Pod contains amino acids and enzymes. It gradually aids the pancreas to produce insulin. Beanpod Tea is an all natural, mild and pleasant tasting tea which is very beneficial for diabetics. This tea is a natural detox tea that detoxifies the pancreas and other related organs. Bean pod Tea is comprised of a combination of the pods of kidney, white, navy, great northern and baby lima beans. Beanpod Tea contains the following amino acids: tyrosine, trytophan, arginine plus the B vitamin choline and the enzyme betaine. The aim of Bean pod Tea is to enable the pancreas to produce its own insulin and to bring blood sugar levels to an acceptable range: somewhere between 110-140 without additional medication. Very often although blood sugar has not yet reached an acceptable level, nevertheless, the body experiences positive changes. Many people may be able to replace their insulin or medications with all natural Beanpod Tea. Many individuals feel relief from their diabetic symptoms (for example, excessive thirst, dry mouth, frequent urination, headaches, etc.). A diabetic taking insulin or other medication is not being cured; he is only being aided in the digestion of starches and sugars that the individual has just consumed. The problem with most diabetics is that the pancreas lies dormant because of all the sweets and toxins that a person consumes. Depending on the severity of each individual case, this tea will locate the sugars and toxins in the blood and organs and flush them out. Realizing that the blood and organs are cleansed, the pancreas will start functioning once again to produce its own insulin. Patience is the key word in the usage of this tea. Most people will not experience instant relief with the usage of this tea. Diabetics must take the Bean pod Tea on a regular basis for approximately three months in order to normalize their blood sugar levels. Really difficult cases will probably need more time to see results. For Tea - Place one heaping tablespoon of tea leaves in 12 oz. of boiling water. Cook for 5 minutes on medium flame in covered pot. Turn off fire and allow to steep for an additional 10 minutes. It is preferable for the tea to be boiled at night and left overnight in pot. Strain liquid and divide into three equal parts. (The strained liquid equal a full cup.) Drink one part approximately 15 minutes before each meal. The tea can be used either hot, cold or at room temperature. Beanpod tea should be used within 30 hours of preparation. Dosage: Juvenile diabetics, age 6-12 should take half the recommended adult dosage. Those ages 12-16 should takes 3/4 of the recommended adult dosage. For Tincture Extract - Use 6-12 drops in juice, water, under the tongue or as desired. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children. WARNING: Do not take if you have kidney stones, hypoglycemia, or if you are pregnant. TakeHerb: Large Beanpod Tea, Bean Pod, 2.3 oz. TakeHerb: Bean Pod Extract, Health Herbs, 2 fl. oz.

BHUMY AMALAKI PRODUCTS Bhumy Amalaki is employed for numerous conditions including blennorrhagia, colic, diabetes, dysentery, fever, flu, abnormal cell growths, jaundice, vaginitis, and dyspepsia. It is of little wonder that Chanca Piedra is used for so many things since the plant has proven antihepatotoxic, antispasmodic, antiviral, antibacterial, diuretic, febrifugal and hypoglycemic activities. It is also considered anodyne, apertif, carminative, digestive, emmenagogue, laxative, stomachic, tonic and vermifuge based on its long documented history of uses. Ayurvedic Herbs Direct: Bhumy Amalaki, Vadik, 100 Count TakeHerb: Bhumy Amalaki Herb Powder (Phyllanthus niruri), Wildcrafted, Bazaar of India, 1 lb. TakeHerb: Bhumy Amalaki (Phyllanthus niruri), Bazaar of India, 100 VCaps TakeHerb: Bhumy Amalaki, Organic, Banyan Botanicals, 1 lb.

BLACK SEED WITH BITTER MELON PRODUCTS Black Seed Capsules with Bitter Melon is a high potency diabetic supplement. Natural diabetic support formula made with Black Seed and high potency GlyMoridica brand bittermelon. For centuries Black Seed (Black Cumin) has been used by millions of people around the world to promote health and general well-being. Also known as "the Blessed Seed," it has been traditionally used for a variety of conditions and treatments related to respiratory health, stomach and intestinal health, kidney and liver support, circulatory and immune system support, and to promote general health. Bitter Melon is known as Karela, Momordica Charantia, and Cerasee in various parts of the world. Promotes healthy blood sugar levels. Supports healthy pancreas. Use as part of a healthy diet to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels. TakeHerb: Black Seed With Bitter Melon, Theramune Nutritionals, 250 mg / 250 mg, 100 Caps

BLOOD SUGAR MANAGMENT PRODUCTS Blood Sugar management products to balance and manage blood sugar problems. TakeHerb: Blood Sugar Manager, Enzymatic Therapy, 60 Tabs Blood Sugar Manager™ supports healthy blood sugar metabolism by enhancing the ability of cells to accept and convert glucose more efficiently. TakeHerb: Full Spectrum Fenugreek, Planetary Herbals, 600 mg, 60 Tabs To promote optimal wellness through healthy sugar metabolism and support healthy glucose levels, Planetary Herbals created Full Spectrum Fenugreek, a traditional fenugreek seed powder combined with fenugreek extract rich in galactomannan fibers and 4-hydroxyisoleucine. These ingredients have been shown in research to support healthy glucose levels. As a complement to your diet, it’s an excellent strategy to improve blood sugar levels, and consequently, quality of life. TakeHerb: Karela (Momordica charantia), Bazaar of India, 450 mg, 100 VCaps Momordica charantia is a member of the Cucurbitaceae (gourd) family, and a relative of squash, watermelon, muskmelon, and cucumber Known as the 'Sugar Destroyer', this herb is historically given in cases of Diabetes and related conditions for blood-sugar control. Used as a tea, decoction or food additive. The vegetable karela or bitter gourd or hairy mordica helps to lower blood glucose levels. British researchers have given this plant and alternative name plant insulin. They have found that eating karela over long periods significantly lowers sugar levels in the blood and urine. TakeHerb: Karela Fruit Powder (Momordica charantia), Wildcrafted, Bazaar of India, 1 lb. 'The effect of Karela (Momordica charantia), a fruit indigenous to South America and Asia, on glucose and insulin concentrations was studied in nine non-insulin-dependent diabetics and six non-diabetic rats. These results show that karela improves glucose tolerance in diabetes. TakeHerb: Banaba Leaf, Paradise Herbs, 60 VCaps Banaba leaf extract has actions in stimulating glucose transport into cells and can help maitain healthy blood sugar levels. For some people, fluctuations in blood sugar are related to appetite hunger and various food cravings for carbohydrates such as breads and sweets. Banaba leaf may be a healthy way to support a leaner and more slender body through appetite and sugar control. TakeHerb: SUGO Body Balancer, Regulate Blood Sugar Levels, Newayceutical, 60 Caps Sugo is made from 11 natural herbal extract and antioxidant. It is the most comprehensive natural product available to provide nutritional supplement for efficient blood sugar metabolism. Sugo is not a diabetic medication or a drug. It is a unique nutritional product that promotes and encourages the body's natural mechanisms to balance blood sugar levels. TakeHerb: Pancreatic Support Tincture, Natures Inventory, 2 fl. oz. Pancreatic Support - The pancreas is a very important organ which is often overlooked and highly misunderstood. Clearly, restoring optimal pancreatic function is key to the treatment of many health issues and central to the holistic approach of Integrated Medicine Pancreatic Support contains essential oil of Basil, Vetiver, and Cypress all support the pancreas and help it to normalize it’s function. TakeHerb: Glucozene Rx, Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, 90 Caplets Glucozene-Rx is a Hi-Tech Healthcare, Fat Loss & Energy Enhancement, and Muscle & Strength supplement that serves as a remarkable insulin-assist agent. Glucozene-Rx incorporates within its arsenal of sugar weapons many potent insulin mimickers, potentiators, sensitizing agents, and also glucose transport agents to help facilitate insulin's role in glucose metabolism. For bodybuilders, athletes, and anyone trying to build muscle, Glucozene-Rx helps ignite the muscle-building, anabolic power of insulin by unleashing its nutraceutical compounds to make insulin receptors more sensitive to the effects of insulin. Glucozene-Rx contains Lagerstroemia speciosa L., which serves as an excellent glucose transport stimulator through its use of chlorogenic acid (CGA) and corosolic acid. CGA inhibits the glucose-6-phosphatase enzyme and results in a decrease in intestinal absorption of glucose. Glucozene-Rx also contains chromium, vanadyl sulfate, D-ribose, guggulsterones, green tea (EGCG), and several other key compounds that team up to enhance insulin action by decreasing insulin resistance and also by supporting cellular energy production. TakeHerb: Blood Sugar Balance, Natures Inventory, 2 fl. oz. This oil was designed to lower your blood sugar naturally. Clinical studies have proven that cinnamon, lemon, and cypress all lower blood sugar levels within minutes of exposure. Grapefruit Increases circulation, stimulates lymphatic system detoxification, regulates body weight with regular use. Many studies have been done on the medicinal properties of Cinnamon Essential Oil. These studies suggest that it is anti-inflammatory, anti-clotting, and anti-microbial. It has been shown to reduce blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 Diabetes. To use apply to wrist or bottoms of feet twice daily or as needed. TakeHerb: Mega Benfotiamine, Life Extension, 250 mg, 120 VCaps. One of the most deleterious effects of "normal" aging is impaired glucose metabolism. Failure to control excess sugar can trigger a cascade of ill health effects throughout the body. For example, patients with high blood sugar can suffer after-meal endothelial dysfunction, induced by a flood of glucose, fats, and abnormal proteins called advanced glycation end products entering the bloodstream. Benfotiamine, a fat-soluble form of vitamin B1 (thiamine), supports healthy blood sugar metabolism and acts through several mechanisms to block the biochemical pathways by which high blood sugar wreaks havoc throughout the body. In a study published in the journal Diabetes Care, scientists demonstrated for the first time that benfotiamine (1050 mg per day) effectively reduced postprandial endothelial dysfunction and oxidative stress normally seen in patients with high blood sugar who were fed a heat-processed meal with a high content of advanced glycation end products. Mega Benfotiamine can help maintain already-normal blood sugar levels and support the health of the nerves, kidneys, eyes, blood vessels, and heart. TakeHerb: Blood Sugar With Gymnema, Blood Sugar Balance, Natures Way, 90 Caps Contains GTF Chromium part of an important cofactor for insulin as well as other herbs and minerals used in support of healthy blood sugar levels. This formula represent the powerful synergy of current scientific research and traditional herbal medicine. TakeHerb: Doctors Choice For Glucose Regulation, Enzymatic Therapy, 90 Tabs This formula helps maintain healthy insulin and blood sugar levels that are already within the normal range. Perfectly suited for use with multiple vitamins and flax or fish oil supplements. HerbsPro: Diabetic Support, Liquid Health, 32 fl. oz. Diabetic Support contains minerals and Ayurvedic herbs to promote healthy blood sugar levels and support pancreas function. Diabetic Support also promotes proper immune function and healthy circulation.

SWEET CINNAMON PRODUCTS Experiments conducted by the USDA have shown that this - the variety we call True Cinnamon or Sweet Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) can lower blood sugar by mimicking insulin, activating insulin receptors and working with insulin in the cells to reduce blood sugar by up to percent. Just half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day has previously been shown to significantly reduce blood sugar levels, triglycerides, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and total cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Mountain Rose Herbs: Sweet Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) & Powder, Certified Organic Bulk Herbs Kalyx: Sweet Cinnamon Powder, Herbal Extracts Plus, 1 lb HerbsPro: Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum verum), Now Foods, 600 mg, 240 Caps HerbsPro: Full Spectrum Cinnamon Extract, Planetary Herbals, 200 mg, 240 VCaps

CHLORELLA PRODUCTS Chlorella is a green single-celled microalgae that contains the highest concentrations of chlorophyll known. Chlorella also supplies high levels of Beta-Carotene, Mixed Carotenoids, Vitamin C, Iron and Protein. Green Algae Chlorella is helpful as a support for long-term debilitating systemic conditions which lower energy and resistance; such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, allergies, and infections. Kalyx: Chlorella Powder, Cracked Cell Wall, Taiwan, Certified Organic (Chlorella pyrenoidosa), 1 lb. Kalyx: Chlorella Powder, Cracked Cell Wall, Japan, Starwest Botanicals (Chlorella pyrenoidosa), 1 lb. HerbsPro: Chlorella Powder, Certified Organic, 100% Pure, Now Foods, 1 lb. HerbsPro: Chlorella, Pure Powder, Now Foods, 4 oz. HerbsPro: Chlorella Powder, Emerald Garden, Organic, Source Naturals, 3 oz. HerbsPro: Chlorella, Now Foods, 1000 mg, 120 Tabs HerbsPro: King Chlorella Immune Detox Chewables With Russian Choice Immune, Nutricology, 2000 mg / 50 mg, 600 Tabs HerbsPro: Chlorella, Emerald Garden, Organic, Source Naturals, 500 mg, 200 Tabs HerbsPro: Wakunaga Kyo-Chlorella, 120 Tabs TakeHerb: Chlorella Powder (China), Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. TakeHerb: Chlorella Powder (Japan), Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb.

COMPLETIA DIABETIC PRODUCTS Nature's Way Completia Diabetic Supplement supports the nutritional needs of individuals with diabetes and the related blood support needed. Specially balanced nutritional supplement. Extra support with Alpha Lipoic Acid, Chromium, L-Carnitine, Quercetin Taurine and Vanadium. Plus an herbal blend of Fenugreek, Cinnamon and Neem. HerbsPro: Completia Diabetic, Diabetic Multivitamin & Mineral, Natures Way, 30 Tabs HerbsPro: Completia Diabetic, Diabetic Multivitamin & Mineral, Natures Way, 60 Tabs HerbsPro: Completia Diabetic, Diabetic Multivitamin & Mineral, Natures Way, 90 Tabs

DANDELION PRODUCTS Dandelion root is known as a blood purifier used for liver and kidney disorders. Dandelion root also contains nutritive salts to build up the blood. Dandelion leaves are commonly recommended as a food supplement for pregnant and post-menopausal women because of the numerous nutrients they contain. This plant produces a mild diuretic effect and reduces serum cholesterol levels. Dandelion root is used to improve appetite, minor digestive problems, and works as a milk laxative. Some modern naturopathic physicians believe that it can help detoxify the liver and gallbladder. Clinical trials have shown Dandelion to be effective in treating pneumonia, bronchitis and upper respiratory infections. It also helps with kidney function, pancreas, spleen, stomach, tinnitus, tonsillitis, osteoporosis, abscesses, anemia, boils, breast tumors, and cirrhosis of the liver, fluid retention, hepatitis, jaundice, rheumatism and warts. Dandelion may aid in prevention of age spots and works well in treating warts, fungus infections, and external and internal malignant growths. It is also used for treat skin problems such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and arthritis conditions. This plant is used for ulcerations of the urinary passages, obstructions of the liver, gallbladder, and spleen. The roasted Dandelion root can even be used as a coffee substitute. The German Commission E suggests the Dandelion Leaf for loss of appetite and dyspepsia, such as feeling of fullness and flatulence. This info was published in August of 92. Dandelion comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. For use as a tonic, take 3-5 grams of the dried root or 5-10 ml of a tincture from the root, 3 times a day. For use as a diuretic or appetite stimulant take 4-10 grams of the dried Dandelion leaves in 1 cup boiling water and drink 3 times a day. For other formulations, read and follow product label directions. Mountain Rose Herbs: Dandelion, Organic Bulk Herbs Kalyx: Dandelion Leaf, Herbal Extracts Plus, 600 mg, 90 VCaps Kalyx: Dandelion Leaf, Herbal Extracts Plus, 600 mg, 360 VCaps Kalyx: Dandelion Root, Thompson Nutritional, 520 mg, 60 Caps Kalyx: Dandelion Root 4:1, Herbal Extracts Plus, 600 mg, 90 VCaps Kalyx: Dandelion Root, Nature's Answer, 1260 mg, 90 Caps Kalyx: Dandelion Root, Cut & Sifted, Certified Organic, Frontier Bulk Herbs, 1 lb. Kalyx: Dandelion Root Powder, Certified Organic, Frontier Bulk Herbs, 1 lb. Kalyx: Dandelion Root Extract, Certified Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 1 fl. oz. Kalyx: Dandelion Root Extract, Health & Herbs, 2 fl. oz. Kalyx: Dandelion Root Extract, Certified Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 4 fl. oz. Kalyx: Dandelion Root Extract, Health & Herbs, 8 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Dandelion Glycerite, Herb Pharm, 4 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Dandelion Root Tea, Alvita Teas, 30 Bags HerbsPro: Dandelion Root, Cut & Sifted, Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. HerbsPro: Dandelion Root, Eclectic Institute, 400 mg, 90 Caps TakeHerb: Dandelion Root, Healthier Gall Bladder, Nature's Way, 1620 mg, 180 VCaps TakeHerb: Dandelion Root, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 Caps TakeHerb: Organic Roasted Dandelion Root Tea, Traditional Medicinals, 16 Bags TakeHerb: Dandelion Leaf Tea, Organic, Celebration Herbals, 24 Bags TakeHerb: Dandelion Root Extract, Alcohol Free, Nature's Answer, 1 oz.

DHEA PRODUCTS DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) is the most abundant steroid in the blood stream produced mainly in the adrenal glands. DHEA is the biochemical building blocks for the synthesis of other hormones. DHEA may be used for immune system dysfunction, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, arthritis, anti-aging and auto-immune diseases. Kalyx: DHEA, Nutricology, 10 mg, 60 Tabs Kalyx: DHEA, Nutricology, 15 mg, 60 Tabs Kalyx: DHEA, Nutricology, 25 mg, 60 Tabs Kalyx: DHEA, Schiff, 25 mg, 60 Tabs Kalyx: DHEA, Natrol, 25 mg, 90 Tabs Kalyx: DHEA, Natrol, 25 mg, 90 Tabs Kalyx: DHEA, Thompson Nutritional, 50 mg, 60 Caps Kalyx: DHEA, Natrol, 50 mg, 60 Tabs HerbsPro: DHEA, Natrol, 25 mg, 300 Tabs HerbsPro: 7-KETO DHEA Metabolite, Now Foods, 100 mg, 60 VCaps House of Nutrition: DHEA, Ultimate Nutrition, 100 mg, 100 Caps House of Nutrition: DHEA, Life Link, 200 mg, 50 Caps House of Nutrition: DHEA Sublingual, Douglas Labs, 25 mg, 120 Tabs

DIABETIC FOOT CARE PRODUCTS Diabetic foot care products for cleansing and moisturizing dry, calloused, sensitive skin. TakeHerb: DiabEase Foot Therapy Scrub, Masada Health & Beauty, 6 oz. An important step in total diabetic foot care, Diabease Foot Therapy Scrub is a gentle exfoliating scrub with antiseptic Tea Tree Oil and Vitamins C and K help to purify and soften feet, lifting away rough, dry, cracked skin. A regular exfoliation with this scrub will help prevent calluses and keep feet looking and feeling healthy. TakeHerb: DiabEase Foot Therapy Cream, Masada Health & Beauty, 6 oz. Diabetic Foot Therapy Cream hydrates and protects the feet with Dead Sea Minerals, deeply moisturizing Urea, and anti-bacterial Tea Tree. A nourishing vitamin complex of Vitamin A, C, E and K supports healthy revitalization. Wintergreen stimulates circulation and soothes the skin. As part of a total diabetic foot care regimen, this refreshing, deeply moisturizing foot cream softens the skin and helps protect the feet from dryness and cracking. Antibacterial Dead Sea Minerals stimulate circulation and soften the skin Vitamins A, C, E, and K help nourish and revitalize the skin Antioxidant Green Tea Extract helps protect feet from environmental stress Wintergreen naturally stimulates tired feet and relaxes tense muscles Clean, refreshing menthol aroma. TakeHerb: DiabetiDerm, Toenail & Foot Fungus, Antifungal Cream, Health Care Products, 1.5 oz. All DiabetiDerm creams contain the breakthrough ingredients, L-Arginine HCL, which plublished research shows can significantly increase blood flow and improve temperature in feet. Kills the fungus that causes fungal nails. Prevents fungus from growing on the skin and around the nails. Pediatrists often recommend using around nails daily to prevent recurrence.

GINKGO BILOBA PRODUCTS Ginkgo supports circulation to the brain as well as the extremities. This is achieved by maintaining healthy blood vessel tone and reducing blood viscosity. Additionally, the active compounds in Ginkgo biloba act as free radical scavenger and a proven antioxidant. An herbal supplement to support brain function. They support the utilization of oxygen and glucose, healthy circulation, activity, memory, and mood balance. Mountain Rose Herbs: Ginkgo, Organic Bulk Herbs Kalyx: Ginkgo IQ Tea, Certified Organic, Yogi Tea, 16 Tea Bags Kalyx: Ginkgo Biloba, FoodScience Labs, 60 mg, 90 Caps Kalyx: Ginkgo Biloba Extract, Thompson Nutritional, 60 mg, 60 Caps Kalyx: Ginkgo Biloba Extract Advanced Formula, 60 Caps Kalyx: Ginkgo Biloba, Herbal Extracts Plus, 25/6 Powder, 1 lb. HerbsPro: Ginkgo Biloba, Now Foods, 60 mg, 240 Caps HerbsPro: Ginkgo Biloba, Now Foods, 120 mg, 200 VCaps HerbsPro: Ginkgo Biloba, Eclectic Institute, 500 mg, 120 Caps HerbsPro: Ginkgo Biloba, Eclectic Institute, 750 mg, 100 Tabs HerbsPro: Ginkgo Extract, Alcohol Free, Natures Answer, 1 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Ginkgo Leaf Extract, Alcohol Free, Natures Answer, 2 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Ginkgo Biloba Extract, Eclectic Institute, 1 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Ginkgo Biloba Extract, Eclectic Institute, 2 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Ginkgo Extract, Herb Pharm, 4 fl. oz. House of Nutrition: Ginkgo Biloba Tea, Health King, 20 Tea Bags House of Nutrition: Ginkgo Standardized Extract, For Mental Function, Natures Way, 60 mg, 60 Caps House of Nutrition: Ginkgo Biloba, Wise Woman Herbal, 8 oz. TakeHerb: Ginkgo Biloba Leaf, Cut & Sifted, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb.

GLUCOMANNAN PRODUCTS Glucomannan (Amorphophallus konjac fiber) is a 100% dietary fiber source obtained from the root of the konjac plant. Glucomannan is a calorie-free, natural plant fiber that removes fat from the colon wall and gently helps to cleanse the intestines and relieve constipation. It increases bulk in the stomach (and intestines) and gives dieters a feeling of fullness, which helps reduce the appetite and assist in weight loss programs. Glucomannan fiber may also be beneficial in lowering total cholesterol and regulating blood sugar levels. We need fiber in our diets every day for good health and Glucomannan supplements are an easy way to fulfill that need. Kalyx: Glucomannan, Herbal Extracts Plus, 600 mg, 90 VCaps Kalyx: Glucomannan Powder, Herbal Extracts Plus, 1 lb. HerbsPro: Glucomannan, Natures Way, 100 Caps HerbsPro: Glucomannan, Natures Way, 180 VCaps House of Nutrition: Glucomannan, Natures Way, 665 mg, 100 Caps House of Nutrition: Glucomannan, Nature Max, 2000 mg, 90 Caps House of Nutrition: Glucomannan, Pure Encap, 90 VCaps House of Nutrition: Glucomannan, Pure Encap, 180 VCaps TakeHerb: Glucomannan, Now Foods, 575 mg, 180 Caps TakeHerb: Glucomannan, Good'n Natural, Soluble Fiber Formula, 90 Caps TakeHerb: Glucomannan Powder (Amorphophallus species), Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb.

GLUCOMANNAN PRODUCTS Glucozene-RX Blood Sugar Supplement is a state-of-the-art herbal alternative that regulates glucose and sugar levels. TakeHerb: Glucozene RX, Provides Sugar Level Control, Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, 90 Caplets

GLYMORDICA BITTER MELON PRODUCTS Bitter melon is one of the few agents which has the potential to bolster a flagging pancreas. It has been recommended by the Department of Health of the Philippines as one of the best herbal medicines for it's ability to help with liver problems, Diabetes and HIV. It is an excellent natural remedy for the common cold. Mountain Rose Herbs: Bitter Melon, Organic Bulk Herbs. TakeHerb: GlyMordica Bitter Melon, Diabetes Support, Theramune Nutritionals, 60 Caps TakeHerb: Black Seed With Bitter Melon, Theramune Nutritionals, 100 Caps

GTF CHROMIUM PRODUCTS GTF Chromium polynicotinate is the patented ChromeMate polynicotinate form. Chromium polynicotinate meets all the requirements for GTF. It contains no artificial ingredients or preservatives. TakeHerb: GTF Chromium, Blood Sugar Level Regulator, Natures Way, 200 mcg, 100 Caps TakeHerb: GTF Chromium Polynicotinate, Nature Works, 200 mcg, 100 Caps TakeHerb: Ultra Chromium GTF, Source Naturals, 200 mcg, 120 Tabs TakeHerb: Chromium Polynicotinate, ChromeMateA, Olympian Labs, 200 mcg, 100 Caps

GYMNEMA PRODUCTS Millions of Americans have difficulty maintaining stable blood sugar levels that are already within the normal range. The herb Gymnema is traditionally known as gurmar (the sugar destroyer). For the past 1500 years, Ayurvedic physicians have used a combination of diet and Gymnema leaf to help support normal blood sugar levels. Gymnema is a traditional Ayurvedic medicine and is referred to as destroyer of sugar because chewing the leaves blocks the taste of sweetness. Mountain Rose Herbs: Gymnema, Organic Bulk Herbs. Kalyx: Gymnema, The Suger Destroyer, Ayurceutics, 60 VCaps. Kalyx: Gymnema Sylvestre With Pullulan, Natrol, 300 mg, 90 Caps HerbsPro: Ultra Gymnema Sylvestre, Source Naturals, 550 mg, 120 Tabs HerbsPro: Full Spectrum Gymnema, Planetary Ayurvedics, 450 mg, 120 Tabs HerbsPro: Gymnema Sylvestre, Source Naturals, 450 mg, 120 Tabs HerbsPro: Gymnema Sylvestre, Now Foods, 400 mg, 90 Caps HerbsPro: Gymnema Sylvestre With Pullulan, Natrol, 300 mg, 90 Caps HerbsPro: Gymnema Leaf Standardized Extract, 300 mg, 60 VCaps HerbsPro: Gymnema Sylvestre, Source Naturals, 260 mg, 120 Tabs HerbsPro: Gymnema Leaf Liquid Extract, Alcohol Free, Natures Answer, 1 fl. oz. House of Nutrition: Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre), Wise Woman Herbal, 2 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf, Organic Cut & Sifted, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. TakeHerb: Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf Powder, Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. TakeHerb: Gymnema Sylvestre, For Diabetes, Hypoglycemia & Tonic, Health Herbs, 2 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Gymnema Standardized, Destroyer of Sugar, Natures Way, 60 Caps

HUCKLEBERRY EXTRACT PRODUCTS Huckleberry leaf is used by naturopathic physicians to treat sugar diabetes and ailments of the kidneys and gallbladder. Huckleberry is a natural stimulant to the pancreas. It helps to promote the production of insulin, especially the leaves. Use 6 to 12 drops in juice, water, under the tongue, or as desired. May be taken 3 times daily. Kalyx: Diabetes Extract (With Huckleberry), Health & Herbs, 2 fl. oz. Kalyx: Diabetes Extract (With Huckleberry), Health & Herbs, 8 fl. oz. Kalyx: Diabetes Extract (With Huckleberry), Health & Herbs, 16 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Huckleberry Extract, For Treating Diabetes, Health Herbs, 2 fl. oz.

GLUTAMINE / L-GLUTAMINE PRODUCTS L-Glutamine is an important amino acid and natural Growth Hormone Releaser that helps brain function, and may be used for combating effects of alcoholism, alleviating hypoglycemia, fatigue reduction, improving exercise endurance, benefiting the liver and intestines, maintaining a healthy gastrointestinal tract, and strengthening the immune system. TakeHerb: Glutamine, NOW Foods, 1500 mg, 180 Tabs TakeHerb: Glutamine, NOW Foods, 1500 mg, 90 Tabs TakeHerb: L-Glutamine, NOW Foods, 1000 mg, 240 Caps TakeHerb: L-Glutamine, NOW Foods, 1000 mg, 120 Caps TakeHerb: Glutamine, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 120 Caps TakeHerb: Glutamine Powder, NOW Foods, 1 lb.. TakeHerb: Glutamine Pure Powder, NOW Foods, 6 oz. TakeHerb: Glutamine Powder, NOW Foods, 1000 grams TakeHerb: L-Glutamine, Dymatize, 1000 grams TakeHerb: Power Glutamine, Pharmaceutical Grade L-Glutamine, Champion Nutrition, 454 grams TakeHerb: Glutamine Fuel Powder, Twin Lab, Pure L-Glutamine, 4500 mg, 18 oz.

SUGAR HABIT - ADDICTION BOOKS Nancy Appleton, Ph.D., shows you how sugar upsets the body chemistry and devastates the endocrine and immune systems, leading to a host of diseases and conditions including hypoglycemia, diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis, cancer, heart disease, headaches, allergies, asthma, obesity, periodontal disease, tooth decay, and more. Amazon: Lick the Sugar Habit, By Nancy Appleton, Ph.D. Amazon: Suicide By Sugar: A Startling Look at Our #1 National Addiction, By Nancy Appleton, Ph.D. Amazon: Lick the Sugar Habit Sugar Counter: Discover the Hidden Sugar in Your Food, By Nancy Appleton, Ph.D.

NATURAL CALM PRODUCTS Natural Calm takes the magnesium in a form where it is completely dissolved in water. In this form the magnesium assimilates fast into the body producing almost instant relief. What makes Natural Calm so special over other forms of magnesium supplements, such as magnesium tablets or magnesium caps, also including other powdered formuals is a special delivery system developed by Peter Gillham after 20 years of research. HerbsPro: Natural Calm, Peter Gillhams Natural Vitality, Regular, 350 mg, 8 oz. HerbsPro: Natural Calm, Peter Gillhams Natural Vitality, Regular, 350 mg, 16 oz. HerbsPro: Natural Calm, Peter Gillhams Natural Vitality, Regular, 30 Packets HerbsPro: Natural Calm, Peter Gillhams Natural Vitality, Lemon, 350 mg, 8 oz. HerbsPro: Natural Calm, Peter Gillhams Natural Vitality, Lemon, 350 mg, 16 oz. HerbsPro: Natural Calm, Peter Gillhams Natural Vitality, Lemon-Raspberry, 350 mg, 8 oz. HerbsPro: Natural Calm, Peter Gillhams Natural Vitality, Lemon-Raspberry, 350 mg, 16 oz. HerbsPro: Natural Calm, Peter Gillhams Natural Vitality, Lemon-Raspberry, 30 Packets HerbsPro: Natural Calm, Peter Gillhams Natural Vitality, Orange Calm, 350 mg, 8 oz. HerbsPro: Natural Calm, Peter Gillhams Natural Vitality, Orange Calm, 350 mg, 16 oz. HerbsPro: Natural Calm Plus Calcium, Peter Gillhams Natural Vitality, 350 mg / 230 mg, 8 oz. HerbsPro: Natural Calm Plus Calcium, Peter Gillhams Natural Vitality, 350 mg / 230 mg, 16 oz. HerbsPro: Natural Calm Plus Calcium, Peter Gillhams Natural Vitality, Lemon-Raspberry, 8 oz. HerbsPro: Osteo Calm Peter Gillhams Natural Vitality, 30 oz.

NATURALLY SWEET PRODUCTS Naturally Sweet is a delicious new sugar substitute that tastes and cooks like sugar, is tooth friendly and contains pre-biotic fiber, which assists in healthy digestion. Naturally Sweet is a natural sweetener that is perfect for coffee, tea, and other beverages that are normally sweetened with sugar or artificial sweeteners. Naturally Sweet can also be used in place of sugar when baking, which results in delicious, reduced calorie desserts and other baked goods. Naturally Sweet looks, feels, and tastes just like sugar, but that is where the similarities end. Naturally Sweet is made from a blend of four naturally-occurring sugars and one sugar derivative whose metabolic profiles yield substantial sweetness with virtually no caloric impact. TakeHerb: Naturally Sweet Natural Sweetener, Hi-Tech, 100 Packets

NATURAL TREATMENTS FOR DIABETES BOOKS Diabetes is a growing epidemic, but you can protect yourself - naturally! This revised and updated booklet provides a comprehensive overview of diabetes (including its symptoms and complications) and covers natural approaches, dietary guidelines and supplements that can help with both prevention and treatment of diabetes. Amazon: Natural Treatments for Diabetes (Woodland Health), By R.N. Ellsworth

PANCREATIC SUPPORT PRODUCTS The human pancreas produces pancreatic endocrine hormones (e.g., insulin & glucagon) which help regulate many aspects of our metabolism and produces pancreatic digestive enzymes. Clearly, restoring optimal pancreatic function is key to the treatment of many health issues and central to the holistic approach of Integrated Medicine Contains essential oils of Basil, Vetiver, and Cypress all support the pancreas and help it to normalize it’s function. TakeHerb: Pancreatic Support Wellness Oil, Natures Inventory, 2 fl. oz.

REISHI MUSHROOM PRODUCTS Red Reishi is called Ling Zhi and it is believed to be one of the ingredients for youth elixirs. Reishi offers botanical immune support. Mountain Rose Herbs: Reishi Mushrooms, Organic Bulk Herbs. Kalyx: Reishi Mushroom, Red Whole, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. Kalyx: Reishi Mushroom, Red Powder, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. Kalyx: Reishi Mushroom Mycelia, Nature's Answer, 90 VCaps Kalyx: Reishi Mushroom Extract, Health & Herbs, 8 fl. oz. House of Nutrition: Reishi Shiitake Maitake Mushroom Extract, Solgar, 50 Tabs Kalyx: Stamets 7 Mushroom Blend, Fungi Perfecti, 575 mg, 60 VCaps Kalyx: Stamets 7 Mushroom Blend Extract, Fungi Perfecti, 2 fl. oz. Kalyx: Mushroom Therapy (Trametes | Shiitake | Maitake | Reishi | Cordyceps), Rainbow Light, 60 VCaps HerbsPro: Reishi Mushroom Supreme, Planetary Herbals, 650 mg, 100 Tabs HerbsPro: Reishi Mushroom Supreme, Planetary Herbals, 650 mg, 200 Tabs HerbsPro: Mushroom Wisdom Super Reishi, Maitake Mushroom Wisdom, 120 Caps HerbsPro: Full Spectrum Reishi Extract, Planetary Herbals, 1 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Reishi Extract, Eclectic Institute, 1 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Reishi Extract, Alcohol Free, Natures Answer, 1 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Reishi Extract, Eclectic Institute, 2 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Full Spectrum Reishi Extract, Planetary Herbals, 2 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Reishi Extract, Herb Pharm, 4 oz. HerbsPro: Reishi Liver Guard Tea, Health King, 20 Bags

REVERSING DIABETES BOOKS Reversing Diabetes guide will arm you with safer and equally effective ways of treating diabetes through a sensible diet, exercise, and specific nutritional supplement suggestions. You can improve blood sugar control, reduce if not eliminate reliance on medication, decrease risk of complications and diseases associated with diabetes. Amazon: Reversing Diabetes, By Julian Whitaker Amazon: Reversing Diabetes Cookbook: More Than 200 Delicious, Healthy Recipes, By Julian Whitaker

RHODIOLA ROSEA PRODUCTS An adaptogen, Rhodiola comes from Arctic regions and has been shown to increase energy, physical endurance (stamina) and well-being. Rhodiola Rosea is standardized to 3 percent Rosavins and 1 percent Salidroside. Serves as an excellent adaptogenic tonic. House of Nutrition: Rhodiola Rosea Standardized Extract, Natures Way, Vegetarian, 60 VCaps HerbsPro: Rhodiola, Eclectic Institute, 500 mg, 90 Caps HerbsPro: Rhodiola Glycerite Extract, Alcohol Free, Herb Pharm, 1 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Rhodiola Glycerite Extract, Alcohol Free, Herb Pharm, 4 fl. oz.

SAMENTO - CATS CLAW PRODUCTS Samento contains Uncaria tomentosa, it is a Cat's Claw herb that may be beneficial in supporting the treatment of a wide range of immune system related conditions. Immune disorders may be the cause for various conditions such as cancer, arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, allergies, ulcers, systemic candidiasis, all forms of herpes, diabetes, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, intestinal disorders and HIV infection. Cat's Claw Bark (Uncaria tomentosa) was reputed to be a super drug in the Andean region of South America. Modern chemistry has revealed the presence of oxyindole alkaloids which may, in fact, aid the immune system. Cat's claw's glycosides may be responsible for the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions of this herb. That is, Cat's Claw Bark does appear to assist immune function, reduce inflammations and help in the healing of minor injuries. Use 1 teaspoon 2 to 3 times a day depending on condition. Capsules: Take 1,000 mg twice daily. TakeHerb: Samento, Immune Enhancer, Health Herbs, 600 mg, 30 Caps TakeHerb: Samento Extract, Immune Enhancer, Health Herbs, 1 fl. oz. Mountain Rose Herbs: Cat's Claw, Organic Bulk Herbs Kalyx: Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa), Nature's Herbs, 1000 mg, 250 Caps Kalyx: Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa), Thompson Nutritional, 540 mg, 60 Caps Kalyx: Cat's Claw Bark 4:1, Herbal Extracts Plus, 600 mg, 90 VCaps Kalyx: Cat's Claw Inner Bark Extract (Uncaria tomentosa), Nature's Answer, Standardized, 250 mg, 60 VCaps Kalyx: Cat's Claw Bark, Cut & Sifted, Frontier Bulk Herbs, 1 lb Kalyx: Cat's Claw Inner Bark Powder, Certified Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb Kalyx: Cat's Claw Bark Extract, Starwest Botanicals, 1 fl. oz. Kalyx: Cat's Claw Extract, Health & Herbs, 2 fl. oz. Kalyx: Cat's Claw Bark Extract, Starwest Botanicals, 4 fl. oz. Kalyx: Cat's Claw Extract, Health & Herbs, 8 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Cat's Claw Defense Complex, Source Naturals, 90 Tabs TakeHerb: Cat's Claw, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 Caps TakeHerb: Cat's Claw 5000, NOW Foods, 60 Caps TakeHerb: Cat's Claw Powder, Wildcrafted, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb TakeHerb: Cat's Claw & Kombucha Tea, Yogi Teas, 16 Tea Bags

SEABUCKTHORN OIL PRODUCTS This oil contains 106 bioactive elements. Of the14 fatty acids almost 90 percent are unsaturated and the two essential unsaturated fatty acids linolenic acid (Omega 3) and linoleic acid (Omega 6) are in almost perfect 1:1 ratio. A rare source of vitamin E, Seabuckthorn Oil also provides other vitamins including Vitamins A, C, D, K, etc, carotenoids, flavonoids, phytosterols, amino acids, serotonin and 28 trace elements: iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, selenium, iodine, etc. It is cardiotonic, stomachic, dermatropic, antioxidant, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-radiation (protects white blood cells), anti-constipation, maintains healthy cholesterol level, softens blood vessel, reduces blood fat, promotes circulation and natural healing, a perfect dietary supplement as well as infant food. TakeHerb: Seabuckthorn Berry Oil, Health King, 1.76 oz. TakeHerb: Seabuckthorn Seed Oil, Health King, 60 Softgels TakeHerb: Seabuckthorn Seed Oil, Health King, 120 Softgels

SUGAR BALANCER TCM PRODUCTS Chinese medicine uses this time-honored formula to supplement the Qi and Yin and to maintain healthy blood and urine sugar level and healthy functions of the autonomic nerve. Chinese Herbs Direct: Sugar Balancer, TCM Formula, Huafen Yuxiao, 60 Caps

SUTHERLANDIA PRODUCTS Sutherlandia powerfully assists the body to mobilize its own immunological physiological resources to cope with diverse physical, mental and chemical stressors. HerbsPro: Rooibos Tea With Sutherlandia - Bush Cancer Tea Blend, Organic Kosher, African Red Tea Imports, 20 Bags House of Nutrition: Sutherlandia Frutescens, African Red Tea Imports, 350 mg, 60 Caps

THE METABOLIC SYNDROME PROGRAM BOOKS Big Belly? High Body Mass Index? High Blood Pressure? If this sounds like you, you may be one of the millions of North Americans with Metabolic Syndrome. Predicted by medical experts as the likely number one risk factor for heart disease-Metabolic Syndrome, or MSX, describes a constellation of conditions, including those mentioned above, of which the body' resistance to insulin is a primary feature. A byproduct of obesity, 25 percent of the adult U.S. population is now estimated to have MSX. The Metabolic Syndrome Program offers readers a sensible lifestyle-based approach to treating MSX. One of the first books to name and address this condition, The Metabolic Syndrome Program outlines a realistic plan of treatment-without magic pills or quick-fixes to a growing and little-known threat to public health. The Metabolic Syndrome Program includes: Facts about MSX, the risk factors associated with it and its impact on your overall health. The role of nutrition in combating MSX. The truth about fats, carbs and proteins and the balance needed to maintain optimal health. All the latest research on insulin resistance, Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension and Cardiovascular disease-the worst outcomes of metabolic syndrome. Detailed information on natural supplements that can be used to combat the risk factors of MSX. Recipes and meal plans that will help you make the immediate lifestyle changes required if you are one of the millions at risk for MSX. "Karlene Karst has done an excellent job outlining the seriousness of obesity and insulin resistance, and their ensuing complications,while providing a nutrition and lifestyle action plan to help you get back to the basics of good health." --Sam Graci, author of the Path to Phenomenal Health and The Food Connection. "The Metabolic Syndrome Program provides an effective comprehensive solution by detailing a clear, rational approach to a complex topic." --Michael T. Murray, N.D., co-author of the Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine. Amazon: The Metabolic Syndrome Program: How to Lose Weight, Beat Heart Disease, Stop Insulin Resistance and More

CHROMIUM SUPPLEMENTS Chromium is an essential trace mineral that works with insulin to help the body maintain and support normal blood sugar (glucose) levels. Preliminary research has found that chromium supplementation also improves glucose tolerance in people with Turner's syndrome disease linked with glucose intolerance. Chromium plays an important role in the proper utilization of protein, fat and carbohydrates. The tri-chromium supplement (see below) contains three chromium forms and also has cinnamon. Cinnamon has been used throughout history by herbalists to promote healthy digestion and metabolism. Kalyx: Chromium Picolinate, TwinLab, 200 mcg, 200 Caps Kalyx: Chromium Picolinate, TwinLab, 200 mcg, 60 Tabs HerbsPro: Chromium Picolinate Solution, Sublinual, 2 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Tri-Chromium With Cinnamon, NOW Foods, 500 mcg, 90 VCaps TakeHerb: Tri-Chromium With Cinnamon, NOW Foods, 500 mcg, 180 VCaps TakeHerb: Chromium Picolinate, TwinLab, 200 mcg, 200 Caps TakeHerb: Chromium Picolinate, Chromax, Olympian Labs, 200 mcg, 100 Caps TakeHerb: Chromium Picolinate, Yeast-Free, Source Naturals, 200 mcg, 240 Tabs TakeHerb: Mega Chromium Picolinate, Source Naturals, 300 mcg, 60 Tabs TakeHerb: Ultra Chromium Picolinate, Good'n Natural, 500 mcg, 100 Tabs TakeHerb: Mega Chromium Picolinate, Good'n Natural, Once Daily Formula, 800 mcg, 90 Tabs

VANADIUM SUPPLEMENTS Vanadium regulates the circulatroy system, helps reduce cholesterol levels and buildup in the central nervous system, lowers elevated blood sugar and is believed to help reduce the incidence of heart attack. Vanadyl sulfate is an effective form of the trace mineral vanadium. Research indicates vanadyl sulfate may promote healthy glucose metabolism. TakeHerb: Chelated Vanadium, Carlson Labs, 120 Tabs TakeHerb: Vanadium Chelavite, Optimal Nutrients, 50 mg, 120 Caps TakeHerb: Completia Diabetic, Twice Daily Multivitamin For Diabetics, Nature's Way, 90 Tabs TakeHerb: Vanadyl Sulfate, Life Extension, 7.5 mg, 100 Tabs

VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENTS Vitamin E is a major antioxidant and the primary defense against lipid peroxidation. It is particularly important in protecting the body's cells from free radical/oxidative damage. Mountain Rose Herbs: Vitamin E Oil, Mixed Tocopherols, GMO Free, Kosher Certified, 7500 IU per oz., 2 oz. to 1 gallon TakeHerb: Natural Vitamin E Oil, Good'n Natural, 30000 IU, 2.5 oz. Kalyx: Vitamin E One Grand, Thompson Nutritional, 1000 IU, 30 Softgels TakeHerb: Vitamin E, Good'n Natural, 1000 IU, 100 Softgels TakeHerb: Vitamin E, D-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, NOW Foods, 600 IU, 100 Softgels TakeHerb: Natural Dry Vitamin E, Country Life, 400 IU, 100 Tabs TakeHerb: Vitamin E, Dry, 100% Natural, TwinLab, 400 IU, 100 Caps TakeHerb: Vitamin E, D-Alpha Tocopherol, Source Naturals, 400 IU, 250 Softgels TakeHerb: Vitamin E, Mixed Alpha Tocopherol, Solgar, 400 IU, 100 Softgels TakeHerb: Vitamin E, Natural With Mixed Tocopherols, Enzymatic Therapy, 400 IU, 100 Softgels TakeHerb: Vitamin E, D-Alpha Tocopherol, Source Naturals, 200 IU, 250 Softgels TakeHerb: Vitamin E, Mixed Tocopherols, Solgar, 200 IU, 250 Softgels TakeHerb: Vitamin E, Dry Alpha Tocopherol, Solgar, 200 IU, 100 VCaps TakeHerb: Vitamin E, D-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, Natural, 21st Century, 200 IU, 110 Softgels TakeHerb: Vitamin E, Mixed Tocopherols, Solgar, 100 IU, 250 Softgels

WOLFBERRY - GOJI JUICE SUPPLEMENTS Wolfberry (Goji) is a small red berry indigenous to Asia and is similar in texture and size to a raisin. It has healing benefits of nourishing and strengthening the eyes, liver, kidneys and nourishing the blood. Wolfberry is known for its benefits as an antioxidant and has natural sources of Zeaxanthin, which is a carotenoid naturally found in healthy eyes. In addition to Zeaxanthin, Goji contains natural polysaccharides, antioxidants and phytonutrients and has been used as a tonic by herbalists to help bring a sense of well-being and harmony to the body and mind. Should be considered by all as an addition to a well balanced nutritional diet to help promote a healthy lifestyle. Wolfberry has a fresh, robust flavor and aroma and used for centuries by the Himalayan people to promote healthy living. House of Nutrition: Wolfberry, Only Natural, 200 mg Extract (Equivalent To 2000 mg Fresh Fruit), 60 Caps House of Nutrition: SODzyme With GliSODin & Wolfberry, Life Extension, 90 VCaps TakeHerb: Wolfberry Extract, High Nutrition & Powerful Antioxidants, Health Herbs, 2 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Wolfberry Liquid, 100% Pure Standardized Health Tonic, Only Natural, 32 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Wolfberry Rich Antioxidant Extract, Only Natural, 200 mg (Equivalent to 2000 mg Fresh Fruit), 60 Caps TakeHerb: Goji Wolfberry, Protective Antioxidant Health, Good'n Natural, 32 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Herbal Actives Goji, Extended Release, Nature's Plus, 1000 mg, 30 Tabs TakeHerb: Healthy Pregnancy With Wolfberry, TCM Formula, Health King, 60 Caps Chinese cornbind (shou wu), mugwort leaf, morinda, atractylodes, codonopsis, deglued antler powder, wolfberry, dipsacus and eucommia bark. Chinese medicine uses this time-honored formula to tonify the Qi and blood, promote secretion of ovary hormone, ovulation and conception, maintain healthy functions of the ovary and uterus, nurture the fetus and promote healthy pregnancy.

YARROW SUPPLEMENTS Yarrow is well-known for its use as a remedy for colds, flu and fever and it is also used for its skin wound healing and antibiotic properties. HerbsPro: Yarrow Flowers, Nature's Way, 650 mg, 100 Caps HerbsPro: Yarrow Extract, Herb Pharm, 1 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Yarrow Extract, Eclectic Institute Inc, 2 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Yarrow Extract, Herbs Pharm, 4 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Yarrow Flowers Extract, Alcohol Free, Natures Answer, 1 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Yarrow Flower (Achillea millefolium), Organic Cut & Sifted, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb TakeHerb: Yarrow Flower (Achillea millefolium), Wildcrafted Cut & Sifted, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb TakeHerb: Yarrow Flower Powder (Achillea millefolium), Wildcrafted, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb TakeHerb: Yarrow Leaf & Flower Tea, Organic, Celebration Herbals, 24 Bags TakeHerb: Yarrow Yes Tea, North American Herb & Spices, 2.5 oz.

YOHIMBE SUPPLEMENTS Yohimbe is a tall evergreen forest tree, reaching a height of 90 feet and width of 40 feet, native to Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and the Congo. West Africans have used yohimbe for centuries by making a bitter tea from bark shavings. The resultant stamina was used for both love and war. Male members of some tribes would take yohimbe as part of marriage and mating rituals and during special week-long fertility celebrations when sexual relations were expected. Yohimbe gained a reputation for increasing libido as well as improving male sexual performance by enhancing the size and staying power of erections. Modern double-blind trials have confirmed yohimbe's ability to help with erectile dysfunction. It is used for impotence, exhaustion and even angina. Yohimbe is a hormone stimulant and has been used in numerous formulas to improve sexual performance and for general sexual dysfunction in both men and women. Orally, yohimbe is used as an aphrodisiac and has stimulant and tonic properties. As a testosterone stimulant, Yohimbe is also used in athletic formulas. Yohimbe dilates (enlarges) blood vessels, particularly in the sexual organs and lowers blood pressure. It also elevates mood and reduces depression and anxiety. Yohimbine, demonstrably, does some interesting things. It blocks alpha-2 adrenergic receptors, thus increasing the level of epinephrine and norepinephrine in the blood. Yohimbine also dilates blood vessels and inhibits monoamine oxidase (MAO). MAO metabolizes serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine. By inhibiting this, MAOIs increase levels of those neurotransmitters. Phenelzine (Nardil) and tranycypromine (Parnate) are two popularly prescribed antidepressant MAOIs. Yohimbe is, apparently, another. Kalyx: Yohimbe Bark Powder (Corynanthe yohimbe), Wildcrafted, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb Kalyx: Yohimbe Bark (Corynanthe yohimbe), Cut & Sifted, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb Kalyx: Yohimbe Bark, Natrol, 500 mg, 90 Caps Kalyx: Yohimbe Bark 8%, Herbal Extracts Plus, 600 mg, 90 VCaps Kalyx: Yohimbe Bark (Pausinystalia yohimbe), Starwest Botanicals, 280 mg, 100 Caps TakeHerb: Passion Rx With Yohimbe, Support Healthy Sexuality in Men & Women, Physician Formulas, 30 Caps HerbsPro: Yohimbe 1000 Plus, Only Natural, For Men Only Booster, 60 Tabs

YOHIMBE EXTRACT-TINCTURE SUPPLEMENTS Yohimbe is often used for impotence and sexual dysfunction. Yohimbe can also be used for High blood pressure, Arteriosclerosis, Angina pectoris, and as a local anesthetic. Kalyx: Yohimbe Bark Extract (Corynanthe yohimbe), Starwest Botanicals, 1 fl. oz. Kalyx: Yohimbe Bark Extract (Corynanthe yohimbe), Health & Herbs, 2 fl. oz. Kalyx: Yohimbe Bark Extract (Corynanthe yohimbe), Starwest Botanicals, 4 fl. oz. Kalyx: Yohimbe Bark Extract (Corynanthe yohimbe), Health & Herbs, 8 fl. oz. Kalyx: Yohimbe Bark Extract (Corynanthe yohimbe), Health & Herbs, 16 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Yohimbe Extract, Health Herbs, 2 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Yohimbe Extract, Alcohol Free, Nature's Answer, 1 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Yohimbe Power Max 2000 Liquid, Action Labs, 2 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Yohimbe Bark Liquid, Ultimate Nutrition, 2 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Yohimbe Bark Extract, Starwest Botanicals, 4 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Yohimbe Bark Extract, Starwest Botanicals, 1 fl. oz.

ZINC SUPPLEMENTS Zinc supplements boosts cold season defense, widely recognized as an important nutritional support during the cold season, and echinacea pupurea, clinically shown to support the immune system, and Vitamin C, a vitally important vitamin for general health maintenance. TakeHerb: Wellness Zinc Lozenges With Vitamin C (Zinc Ascorbate), Source Naturals, 23 mg / 30 mg, 120 Tabs TakeHerb: Wellness Zinc Throat Spray, Source Naturals, 2 oz. TakeHerb: Zinc Plus, Olympian Labs, 30 mg, 100 Caps TakeHerb: OptiZinc, Zinc Monomethionine Complex, Source Naturals, 240 Tabs Kalyx: Zinc, TwinLab, 30 mg, 100 Caps Kalyx: Zinc, TwinLab, 50 mg, 180 Caps Kalyx: Zinc & Echinacea, Quantum, 48 Cherry Flavored Lozenges

NOTIFY YOUR MIDWIFE OR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IF...

GESTATIONAL DIABETES:

You are 24 to 28 weeks pregnant and have not had a screening test for gestational diabetes mellitus.

Following diagnosis of gestational diabetes, you develop any new signs or symptoms that cause you concern.

You have difficulty in following a recommended diet or exercise program.

MoonDragon's Pregnancy Information: Gestational Diabetes Index

DIABETES MELLITUS:

You or a family member has diabetes mellitus and wants to become pregnant or is pregnant.

The following occur during treatment call 9-1-1 immediately:

• Inability to think clearly.
• Weakness.
• Excessive sweating.
• Paleness.
• Rapid heartbeat.
• Seizures.
• Loses consciousness or becomes unconscious. A coma may indicate hypoglycemia.
• Fruity odor on the breath.
• Changes in breathing pattern.
• Stupor (may indicate ketoacidosis).
• Several days of illness or weakness.
• Numbness.
• Tingling or pain in the hands and feet.
• Chest pain.

Has a low blood sugar level (less than 50 mg/dL), symptoms of low blood sugar (see above) and does not wake up after being given sugar.

Is becoming increasingly sleepy and has a blood sugar level of less than 60 mg/dL after following steps for dealing with low blood sugar.

Call your health care provider or midwife if you have gestational diabetes and:

• You notice a change in the pattern of or stop having fetal movements.
• Your blood sugar level is below 55 mg/dL and you have not talked with your health care provider or midwife about how to deal with low blood sugar levels.
• Your blood sugar level does not rise above 60 mg/dL after following the steps for dealing with low blood sugar.
• Your blood sugar level is above normal and you have not talked with your health care provider or midwife about how to deal with high blood sugar.
• You are taking insulin and your blood sugar level stays high after taking a missed dose of insulin or taking an extra dose of insulin (if prescribed by your health care provider).
• You have problems with high or low blood sugar levels. If you are taking insulin, you may need to change how much you are taking.
• You are sick for more than 2 days (unless it is a mild illness, such as a cold) and you:
  • Have been throwing up or have had diarrhea for more than 6 hours.
  • Think your symptoms, such as feeling very thirsty and weak, are being caused by high blood sugar.
  • Have tried the home treatments suggested by your health care provider or midwife, and they have not worked.
  • Have blood sugar levels consistently above 180 mg/dL.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT DIABETES

For more information on diabetes and its potential complications, contact the following organizations:

American Diabetes Association
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
1-800-DIABETES
1-800-342-2383
Website: www.diabetes.org
Ask about state and local chapters.

American Heart Association
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
1-800-AHA-USA1
1-800-242-8721
Website: www.americanheart.org
Ask about state and local chapters.

International Diabetes Center
3800 Park Nicollet Boulevard
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416-2699
1-888-825-6315
1-952-993-3393
1-952-993-1302 (fax)
Website: www.parknicollet.com/diabetes/index.html

Joslin Diabetes Center
One Joslin Place
Boston, MA 02215
1-617-732-2400
Website: www.joslin.harvard.edu

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF)
120 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005-4001
1-800-533-CURE
1-800-533-2873
1-212-785-9595 (fax)
Website: www.jdrf.org

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) 1 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20882-3560
1-800-860-8747
1-301-654-3327
1-301-907-8906 (fax)
Website: www.niddk.nih.gov/health/diabetes/ndic.htm

National Eye Institute (NEI)
National Institutes of Health
2020 Vision Place
Bethesda, MD 20892-3655
1-301-496-5248
Website: www.nei.nih.gov

National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Building 31, Room 9A04
31 Center Drive, MSC 2560
Bethesda, MD 20892-2560
1-301-496-3583
Website: www.niddk.nih.gov

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GESTATIONAL DIABETES LINKS

MoonDragon's Pregnancy Information: Gestational Diabetes (GD) Index

MoonDragon's Pregnancy Information: Gestational Diabetes (GD)

MoonDragon's Pregnancy Information: Gestational Diabetes Introduction & Overview

MoonDragon's Pregnancy Information: Gestational Diabetes Introduction & Overview (Page 2)

MoonDragon's Pregnancy Information: ADA Clinical Practice Recommendations

MoonDragon's Nutrition Information: Gestational Diabetes: Nutrition & Diet

MoonDragon's Nutrition Information: Hypoglycemic Diet

MoonDragon's Health & Wellness: Diabetes, Types & Descriptions

MoonDragon's Birthing Guidelines - Glucosuria

OFF-SITE WEB-LINKS

What is Gestational Diabetes?

Understanding Gestational Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes: Self-Care Tips

BabyZone: Understanding Gestational Diabetes

What is Different About Gestational Diabetes?

Diabetes & Pregnancy - Pregnancy/Childbirth

Jelly Bean Alternatives for Glucose Testing

Diabetes Resource Website

NIH Index - Government Publications About Gestational Diabetes

Plus Size Pregnancy Website by Kmom - Kmom has some excellent information & resources about Gestational Diabetes and the larger woman.

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MoonDragon's Nutritional Guidelines & Information

MoonDragon's Variations of Pregnancy Birthing Guidelines

MoonDragon's Variations of Pregnancy: Glycosuria / Glucosuria In Pregnancy

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